Strengthen SNAP access and keep Hawaiʻi households fed!
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital safety net that helps Hawai‘i households access basic nutrition and combat food insecurity. However, many individuals and families who struggle with food costs fall outside strict eligibility criteria, while those who do face barriers like long wait times, application errors and limited staff support. Addressing these challenges is essential to covering all families considered Asset-Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE).
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Legislature is in session! We’re keeping a close eye on bills aimed at improving access to SNAP in the following ways:
Expanding Eligibility: Proposals to raise SNAP eligibility threshold and restore previous benefit standards.
Enhancing Accessibility: Efforts to simplify the process, like reducing administrative hurdles and extending certification periods to make it easier for groups like kūpuna.
Addressing Staffing Challenges: Initiatives to improve staffing and streamline SNAP support services during the application process, ensuring timely assistance for those who need it most.
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It’s time for the state to invest in a more resilient, independent social safety net system that can keep working families going regardless of chaos at the federal level.