Elepaio Social Services
‘Elepaio Social Services, a wholly owned nonprofit of the Waianae District Comprehensive Health and Hospital Board, Inc.
Mākeke – A Farmers & Green Market
Phone: (808) 697-3709
Saturdays
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Waiʻanae Mall Parking Lot
86-120 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI 96792
Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (Main Campus)
86-260 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI 96792
*EBT/SNAP Double Bucks Program, WIC, and WCCHC Produce Prescription and Food Subscription accepted at all locations!
*Mākeke provides unlimited doubling for EBT/SNAP benefits towards the purchase of fresh local produce, poi, honey, and proteins.
Kupuna Pantry
Kupuna (62 years and older) receive fresh local produce, poi, healthy ready-to-eat meals, and pantry items.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Phone: (808) 697-3504
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally funded program that provides Hawaiʻi residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, and health and social service referrals. Participants include pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk.
Waiʻanae WIC Office
Located off the main highway through Waiʻanae town, the Waiʻanae WIC Program offers free parking, transportation, and easy bus access on the C bus route. Evening appointments are available every Wednesday.
ʻEwa WIC Office
Located in the historic town of ʻEwa, the office offers free parking and easy bus access on the 44 bus route. ʻEwa clinic appointments are available during office hours. Our Registered Dietitians and friendly staff are here to assist with your nutrition and breastfeeding questions.
To apply for WIC, visit:
State of Hawaiʻi WIC Website
Food Sovereignty
Phone: (808) 697-3709
Backyard Growers Project
The Backyard Growers Project helps get food trees into the yards of our community to strengthen the food security of our coast. Free planting materials, irrigation setup, and technical assistance are provided to participants.
Community Food Project – Hānai ʻAi o Waiʻanae
The Community Food Project, Hānai ʻAi o Waiʻanae, helps provide seed funding to community-led food projects that strengthen the local food system.
Food Pantries
Phone: (808) 697-3709
Email: makeke@wcchc.com
Keiki Pantry
Keiki receive fresh local produce, healthy snacks, and shelf-stable foods to take home.
Food as Medicine Programs
Phone: (808) 697-3526
Email: foodASmedicine@wcchc.com
West Oʻahu Produce Prescription Program
Adults 18+ with a nutrition-related chronic disease and on Medicaid are eligible to receive $100 per month for 12 months.
Mana Kū Produce Prescription Program
Elementary school–aged children and their parent or guardian receive $100 per month for 12 months.
Food Subscription Program
This program is for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households who struggle to afford basic costs of living yet do not qualify for financial assistance. ALICE households receive $250 per month for 6 months.
Vouchers can also be used to buy local proteins and honey at the Mākeke Waiʻanae farmers and green markets, or with online ordering and free delivery through Farm Link Hawaiʻi.
Food as Medicine program participants complete surveys throughout the programs to measure food insecurity, fruit and vegetable intake, and health-related quality of life. Data are tracked in participants’ WCCHC medical records to connect good food with positive health outcomes.
Community Wellness
Phone: (808) 697-3709
Free Monthly Wellness Workshops
Workshops are focused on healthy cooking, growing your own food, food preservation, financial literacy, and culture.
Check out our social media pages for updates and upcoming workshops:
Instagram @elepaiosocialservices
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Facebook @ElepaioSocialServices
Free Community Events
Waiʻanae Eat Local Challenge
This event happens every Tuesday and Saturday in the month of February and provides free cooking demonstrations, food sampling, agricultural workshops, entertainment, and activities for keiki to highlight the amazing local produce grown in our community. Local food purchases are incentivized with a stamp card that enters you to win prizes at the finale, including a grand prize of a kuʻi board and stone and many prizes from our vendors! Check in weekly to take the challenge and receive a gift for participating!
Mauka to Makai
Mauka to Makai is a two-day event that shares the beauty and sacredness of our ahupuaʻa. Day one starts at Kaʻala Farm (Mauka) to learn about our Waiʻanae watershed, moʻolelo of the space, traditional farming practices, cooking and cultural activities, and includes a free lunch made with ingredients from our community! Day two is in partnership with Nā Kama Kai, beginning with a beach cleanup at Pokaʻi Bay (Makai), followed by cultural activities on land and in the ocean, including stand-up paddleboarding, canoe paddling, and sailing. Live entertainment and free lunch are provided!
Hoʻolauleʻa
Hoʻolauleʻa is a special holiday event near the Christmas season in which we open our Mākeke to special community crafters and food vendors, providing live entertainment, activities, and giveaways at Waiʻanae Mall at the end of the annual Waiʻanae Christmas Parade.
ʻElepaio Social Services
Our Mission
The mission of ʻElepaio Social Services is to provide communities with coordinated, culturally proficient social services in a manner that promotes community self-direction and self-sufficiency, with a goal of establishing health and economic equity.
