Support the 2026 School Supply Drive

Give Maui's Keiki the Best Back-to-School Start

We are joining forces with The Salvation Army once again for the beloved Adopt a Backpack program, helping local keiki step into the new school year fully equipped and ready to learn. Now through July 18, 2026, residents across Maui are encouraged to bring new school supplies or contribute monetary donations to any Maui County FCU branch location in Kahului, Lahaina, or Wailuku. All donations will be directed toward The Salvation Army’s Adopt a Backpack program for students facing financial hardship throughout Maui County, giving every keiki the resources they need to succeed in the classroom.

"Now in our ninth year of partnership with The Salvation Army, we remain deeply committed to helping keiki across Maui walk into school confident and prepared," said Michele Kawahara, CEO of Maui County Federal Credit Union. "When our community rallies together, we ease the load for families who need it most — and create real, lasting impact on the lives of our students."

Needed supplies include everyday school essentials such as:

  • Backpacks (no wheels)
  • Ream of copy paper
  • 3 Ring binders
  • 2 Pocket portfolios
  • Wide and college ruled compositions books
  • Clear sheet protectors
  • 3" x 3" Post It notes
  • Wide and college ruled filler paper
  • 4 oz white glue sticks
  • Blue/black and red ball point pens
  • No. 2 pencils
  • 12" Ruler with centimeters and inches
  • Watercolor paints with brushes
  • Crayons
  • Erasers
  • Color pencils
  • 6" Scissors
  • Spiral notebooks
  • Highlighters
  • Scotch tape
  • Tabbed dividers
  • index cards
  • Clear plastic pencil boxes

Branch Locations & Hours:

  • Kahului Branch (Maui Marketplace, 270 Dairy Rd): Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm | Saturday: 9am–1pm
  • Lahaina Branch (270 Lahainaluna Rd): Monday–Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
  • Wailuku Branch (224 Kehalani Village Dr): Monday–Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm

"The generosity of Maui County FCU and its members means local children will enter the school year feeling ready and supported," added Captain Steven Howard, Corps Officer and Maui County Coordinator for The Salvation Army. "A backpack full of supplies sends a powerful message: someone believes in you, and you can focus on what matters — learning."

Families seeking back-to-school assistance are encouraged to reach out to The Salvation Army Family Services at (808) 871-6270. To learn more or donate online, visit maui.salvationarmy.org.

About The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division 

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division covers the state of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands including Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands and The Federated States of Micronesia. The Division offers a wide variety of programs throughout the islands including: affordable senior housing; at-risk youth services and housing; camp & conference center; family stores, food distribution and feeding programs; homeless services; The Kroc Center – Hawaiʻi’s largest community center; preschools & day care services; social services – emergency assistance; substance abuse treatment; and work therapy & rehabilitation services. For more information, call 808-988-2136, visit Hawaii.SalvationArmy.org, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.