$8 million in additional federal funds now flowing to Hawaiʻi to feed keiki
Hawaiʻi sees first school meal reimbursement rate increase in 40 years.
Anti-hunger advocates urge lawmakers to address hunger cliff
The cliff is a result of Congress’ decision to end the federal emergency allotments that were implemented to reduce food insecurity and stimulate the economy for the duration of the pandemic public health emergency. These temporary benefit boosts expire at the end of this month.
After more than 40 years, USDA increases Hawaiʻi’s school meal reimbursement rates
This rate increase for Hawaiʻi is the culmination of years of work by local anti-hunger organizations and child advocacy groups.
Report: Hawaiʻi is short tens of millions in annual federal funds to support feeding children
Since 2000, Hawaiʻi has missed out on over $200 million in federal funding for the state’s school meal programs, according to a new report released today.
Prominent food justice author Andy Fisher to speak at UH Manoa
Why do wealthy countries like the U.S. continue to struggle with food insecurity?