Give Aloha graphic with Betsuin's code 78500

September is Give Aloha Month!

During September, you can make a donation to Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin at any Foodland or Sack N Save checkout. In turn, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will make a donation to the temple too!

Donations Now Accepted Through October 2nd!
Foodland has announced they will continue to accept donations through the weekend (October 1 and 2).

How to Donate at a Store

  1. Shop at Foodland or Sack N Save.
  2. Show your Maika’i card to the cashier or enter your phone number at checkout.
  3. Tell the cashier Hawaii Betsuin’s code number, 78500, and the amount of your donation (up to $249).
  4. Review your receipt to confirm the following appears: our temple name, your donation amount, and your Maika’i number.

Want to make a Give Aloha donation online?

You can! It’s a little involved, but you may find it convenient. Here’s how.

  1. Visit https://shop.foodland.com/.
  2. At the upper-right corner, click Sign In or Register (assuming you are not already signed in).
  3. Make sure to provide your Maikai card number when registered and signed in.
  4. Click “Donate Today” in the big Give Aloha banner image.
  5. Select a Give Aloha amount (max is $249) and click Add to Cart.
  6. Click the shopping cart button (“Cart”) at the top right of the screen, then click Review Cart.
  7. IMPORTANT: In the Enter a Note box, type: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin code 78500
  8. Click Checkout.
  9. Specify Pickup (not Delivery). You will not actually be picking anything up if you are just making a donation, but you still need to specify pickup.
  10. Select a pickup time, and then click Continue to Contact Information.
  11. For Order Instructions for Personal Shopper, type: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin code 78500
  12. Click Continue to Pay and Place Order.
  13. Add a billing address if needed and then click Add Card and Place Order to complete the transaction. Save or print your receipt.

September also marks the beginning of our End of Year Fund Drive (a separate appeal letter will be mailed). If you would like your Give Aloha donation to count toward your end-of-year donation total, please bring in or mail us a copy of your receipt along with any additional donation.

In Gassho for your support for Hawaii Betsuin!