Several wildfires caused devastation across parts of Hawaii in August, fueled in part by dry conditions coupled with strong winds from Hurricane Dora passing to the south. The Maui Emergency Management Agency estimates that it will cost $5.52 billion to rebuild in Maui County. With thousands of residents displaced in the aftermath, many are left without everyday essentials and are in need of resources.
DripDrop’s trusted partners all responded immediately to help those in need. Global Empowerment Mission opened a Maui office, which is open to assist with long-term housing applications, BStrong cash assistance cards, and other supplies. Heart to Heart International sent medical supplies along with hygiene kits to be distributed to shelters and hotel housing. And in partnership with Baby2Baby, DripDrop was able to provide 130k servings to help with their response efforts as they get basic essentials to families with children who need them most.
