Melaleuca Stands with Families in Hawaii After Devastating Flooding on Oʻahu’s North Shore

After severe flooding swept across Oʻahu’s North Shore in Spring 2026, families began the difficult work of cleaning mud from their homes. Many didn’t know where to begin. They just knew they had to start.

Unfortunately, the floodwaters left behind more than debris and mud. In some areas, contamination made cleanup even more difficult and raised concerns for families returning home.

As communities began facing the reality of the damage, Melaleuca moved quickly to help. The company donated $13,951 worth of essential products to support families across the North Shore.

Working with local partners, including the Hawaii Foodbank and the Lāhui Foundation, a trusted grassroots organization with deep ties to North Shore communities, Melaleuca helped deliver care packages filled with cleaning supplies, personal care items, and household essentials to communities including Waialua, Haleiwa, and Kahuku.

Working closely with Melaleuca Team Members at Global Headquarters, local team members in Hawaii led the effort on the ground, gathering and preparing care packages and additional product support for families in need.

Kahala Pazsoldan, Melaleuca Hawaii’s facility manager, was joined by Kristi Agena, Store Manager; Roxane Kimura, Senior Director 7; and Lisa Farias, Director 3, who helped deliver products to the Hawaii Foodbank and the Lāhui Foundation to support relief efforts across the North Shore.

Each package was assembled by hand, filled with products families would need in the days ahead as they worked through difficult cleanup conditions. For Team Members on Oʻahu, the effort was personal. Many were serving people in their own communities.

“There was a real sense of purpose,” Kahala said. “Everyone wanted to help.”

The supplies arrived at a time when even basic necessities were difficult to find, helping families begin cleaning, restoring their homes, and settling back into daily life.

A Day of Service on Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday looked different this year for Kahala.

Instead of spending the holiday at home, she volunteered at a community luncheon hosted by the Lāhui Foundation, where more than 200 people gathered after days of clearing debris and trying to stabilize their homes.

“They’ve been through so much,” Kahala said. “To see them come in, sit down, and take a breath meant a lot.”

Hawaiian music filled the space as children laughed and played nearby. Families sat together and shared a meal.

As the event came to a close, families received care packages filled with Melaleuca products. Each bag included protein bars, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, Riverbend Ranch beef sticks, personal care items, and everyday essentials needed for recovery.

“You could see it right away,” Kahala said. “People were excited. They knew what these products were, and they were grateful to have them because they needed them.”

The supplies helped families continue the difficult work ahead.

Some families never made it to the Easter luncheon. They stayed home, focused on clearing mud, salvaging belongings, and trying to put their homes back together.

They were not overlooked.

Volunteers made sure to visit them where they were, delivering care packages to their homes. A knock on the door, a few words of encouragement, and a bag of Melaleuca supplies placed in their hands to help during a difficult time.

Reaching Families Across the North Shore

Melaleuca’s support reached families in multiple ways across the North Shore.

While some products were distributed at the Easter luncheon, others were delivered to four other community hubs serving flood-affected families.

Again and again, the response was the same. People expressed gratitude for receiving products that met their immediate, practical needs.

In total, Melaleuca’s donation helped serve more than 300 families across the North Shore.

Standing with Those Serving on the Front Lines

The Hawaii Foodbank has long been a cornerstone of support across the islands. With a well-established warehouse and a mobile distribution network, the organization quickly moves food and essential supplies into communities during times of crisis.

During the flooding, the Hawaii Foodbank helped ensure Melaleuca products, including protein bars and energy shots, reached those working on cleanup efforts and families facing immediate challenges.

For Kahala, one moment stood out.

She spent more than an hour talking with Teri Luna, Director of Product Resourcing at the Hawaii Foodbank. They discussed the damage across the North Shore, the families affected, and the emotional weight carried by those trying to help.

As they talked, both women became emotional. They cried together and embraced.

“Teri shared how exhausting it can be,” Kahala said. “There are so many good people who need help.”

Kahala said Teri spoke about how much it meant to have others step in to help carry the burden.

“There are a lot of people stepping forward,” Kahala said. “And she shared how much it means to know that companies like Melaleuca are there to support the community. We were able to bring a much-needed lift to their spirits. I truly feel we were meant to be there to help shoulder some of that weight.”

That moment stayed with Kahala. It was a reminder that even those serving on the front lines need support, and that when people come together, no one has to do it alone.

Enhancing Lives By Supporting Families

In the days that followed, Melaleuca’s support reached more than 300 families and many others across the North Shore. Care packages were delivered, supplies were shared, and families were given what they needed to keep moving forward.

For Melaleuca, efforts like this reflect a deeper purpose. Enhancing lives means showing up in moments of need, offering practical help, and standing beside families as they begin to rebuild.

The people of Hawaii hold a special place in the hearts of Melaleuca Team Members, Marketing Executives, and Members. Serving these communities is not just a responsibility. It is a privilege.

The work of rebuilding continues. But across the North Shore, neighbors, volunteers, and organizations continue carrying the work together, reflecting the spirit of ohana – family, unity, and caring for one another.