Food Assistance

Food Assistance for Military Families

It is estimated that more than 25% of active-duty military families and 10% of veteran families in our area need assistance with food.

The ASYMCA Marketplace helps to combat this issue in the community we serve. This program helps military families worry less about food and focus on mission readiness.

Program Overview

The ASYMCA Marketplace provides no-cost food assistance to active duty, guard, and reserve service members and their dependents in need of food assistance. DoD-contracted civilians who are employed with DoD support programs may access the ASYMCA Marketplaces on behalf of service members.

  • To access the ASYMCA Marketplace, please visit one of the locations listed below during business hours.
  • Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome.
  • Proof of military affiliation is required to access the Pantry.

Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm at all ASYMCA Hawai`i locations. No appointment is necessary. If you need to visit outside of these hours, please let us know. We’re happy to make arrangements with you.

A valid military ID is required at pick-up.

 

Find a Location

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM/HEADQUARTERS
100 McChord Street, Building 1859
JBPHH, HI 96853

U.S. ARMY SCHOFIELD BARRACKS/WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD
1262 Santos Dumont
Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII
455 Bingham Way,
Kailua, HI 96734

 

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ASYMCA Marketplace also hosts its monthly `Ohana Open Market, a community food distribution event, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Wheeler Army Airfield, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

• MCBH Branch’s `Ohana Open Market usually on the second Monday of every month at the MCBH Chapel. 2025 Dates:

  • January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 13, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 14, November 10, December 8.

• WAAF Branch’s `Ohana Open Market usually on the fourth Monday on Schofield at 241 Hewitt Street. 2025 Dates:

  • January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 19, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24, December 15.

• JBPHH Branch’s `Ohana Open Market usually on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 100 McChord Street, Building 1859. 2025 Dates:

  • January 22, February 26, March 27, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 17.

`Ohana Open Markets are open to all active, reserve, and veteran military families. No rank restrictions. All branches of service, including National Guard, are welcome. If you need assistance, we’re here to help. DOD guests are welcome to participate as walk-on guests. Remember to bring your military or DoD IDs.

`Ohana Open Market dates and times may change. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram (@ASYMCAHawaii) or call the branch closest to you for our latest updates.