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.

June 15, 2026 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 students facing financial hardship throughout Maui County, giving every keiki the resources they need to succeed in the classroom.

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

Cash contributions to The Salvation Army's Adopt a Backpack fund are gladly accepted at all branch locations. All monetary donations are fully tax-deductible and benefit families right here in our community.

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

"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 in the lives of our students."

"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 make a donation online, visit maui.salvationarmy.org.