G.K. Skaggs teamed up with Young’s Market Company of Hawaii, San Miguel Brewery/Foundation and the Filipino Consul General of Hawaii to set up emergency aid donation centers on the Hawaiian Islands in response to the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in the
G.K. Skaggs teamed up with Young’s Market Company of Hawaii, San Miguel Brewery/Foundation and the Filipino Consul General of Hawaii to set up emergency aid donation centers on the Hawaiian Islands in response to the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Young’s Market Company of Hawaii graciously provided the support and logistic services to collect, prepare and ship donations to the Philippines.
Locations were established throughout the islands where the public can donate the much needed emergency supplies. At these locations, the public will be able to donate new clothing, nonprescription medical supplies, flashlights with batteries, soap, tents for temporary shelter, toys, water, disposable table wares (spoon, fork, plates and glasses) and nonperishable foods.
Donations should be dropped off in a sealed and labeled box stating the contents; this includes new clothing and canned goods.
“The people of Hawaii have been tremendous in wanting to help the people in the Philippines,” said Gregory Skaggs, president of G.K. Skaggs. “Through their generosity, we can help deliver the emergency aid needed by so many people in the Philippines right now.”
Several donation sites were set up on the Big Island and more are in the works. Once the donations are collected, they will be shipped to San Miguel Brewery Inc., located in the Philippines. The San Miguel Foundation will then be repacking and distributing the much needed emergency supplies to top priority areas, including Central Visayas, Samar and Leyte.
What to donate:
1. Canned goods and nonperishable foods
2. Bottled water
3. New clothing (wearables, towels, blankets). No used or worn clothing can be accepted.
4. Nonprescription medicines
5. Tents for temporary shelter
6. Flashlights with batteries
7. Soap
8. Milk (dehydrated/powdered)
9. Disposable table wares (spoon, fork, plates and glasses)
10. Toys
Where to donate:
1. E Komo Mai Lounge
340 Kuawa St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Accepting donations 3 p.m.-close
Contact: Jay and Lovie at (808) 961-4642
2. Hilo Burger Joint
776 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
Accepting donations 11 a.m.-close
Contact: Rhonda at (808) 935-8880
3. 100% Moxie
318 Kinoole St. Suite 2
Hilo, HI 96720
Accepting donations 11 a.m.-close
Contact: Geri at (808) 961-0057
