If there’s one thing the restaurant community has shown time and again over the past few years, it’s that they quickly coalesce in times of crisis. They did it during the pandemic by feeding people in need, they rallied behind Ukraine following the Russian invasion, and they’ve now come together once again to support those affected by the devastating fires in Maui.
Since the fires broke out in early August, more than 100 people have died and 2,200 structures have been destroyed in the historic town of Lahaina, once the royal capital of Hawaii. The local restaurant community has been hit hard, and many have now launched fundraisers to rebuild, support their staff, and provide meals and shelter to those in need.
Organizations such as Southern Smoke are also helping by financially supporting restaurant workers while they are out of work—granting $3,400 on average to each person. Donations are in dire need.
Here’s a list of affected restaurants in Maui with links to donate to their fundraisers.
Hana Hau Hospitality (Māla Ocean Tavern, Down The Hatch, Duckine, Breakwall Shave Ice Co., and Pizza Paradiso)
Honu Oceanside
Lahaina Fish Co.
Lahaina Grill
Longhi’s Kaanapali
Macadangdang
Mala Ocean Tavern
Merriman’s Kapalua
Monkeypod Kitchen—Whaler’s Village
Pacific’o on the Beach
Papa’aina Restaurant
Royal Ocean Terrace
Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina
Son’z Steakhouse
Taverna Maui
The Plantation House Restaurant
T S Restaurant Group (Kimo’s Restaurant, Barefoot Bar at Hula Grill Kaanapali, Duke’s Beach House Maui, Hula Grill Kaanapali, Leilani’s on the Beach, and Maui Brewing Co.)
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