Hawaiʻi’s tax system makes inequality worse, national study finds
Hawaiʻi lawmakers can improve the economic health of our communities by re-balancing the state’s upside-down tax code.
Hawaiʻi’s low wages relative to its cost of living put a serious strain on society, local economy
In a new report, Hawaiʻi Appleseed researchers demonstrate how chronically low wages have prevented Hawaiʻi’s working families from thriving, and outline the significant cost that poverty exacts from these families, from future generations, and from all of us.
$8 million in additional federal funds now flowing to Hawaiʻi to feed keiki
Hawaiʻi sees first school meal reimbursement rate increase in 40 years.
New report outlines eviction reduction strategies to keep Hawaiʻi housed
The high cost of evictions in Hawaiʻi warrants legislative action based on best practices outlined in new report.
Hawaiʻi households to suffer deep cuts to SNAP benefits; 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.
After more than 40 years, USDA increases Hawaiʻi’s school meal reimbursement rates
These increased rates are projected to bring an additional $8 million a year to Hawaiʻi to support healthy meals for children.
Hawaiʻi's tenant-landlord mediation program kept hundreds housed amid pandemic fallout
Study aims to ascertain whether or not there are ways to increase housing stability by examining the temporary measures Hawaiʻi put into place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Census data show importance of government relief in mitigating pandemic-related increases in poverty
The pandemic caused worsening poverty rates across the nation between 2019 and 2021, but data points to the critical importance of federal and state investments in mitigating the severity of these impacts.
Four local nonprofits team up to curb hunger with new national funding
Four Hawaiʻi nonprofits are jointly launching a new effort to end hunger in the state, thanks to new funding from MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, a leading national anti-hunger organization.
Report: Hawaiʻi is short tens of millions in annual federal funds to support feeding children
The “Feed our Keiki” report finds that the USDA is providing far less funding to Hawaiʻi than it should, resulting in a financial crisis for Hawaiʻi’s child nutrition programs.
Hawaiʻi spends less on children’s programs now than in 2005
A first-of-its-kind report analyzes how the state funds programs and services for keiki.
A bigger tax refund would help workers and their families thrive
Two new policy briefs focus on the social and economic benefits of a tax system that bolsters Hawaiʻi’s working families—especially those with children—through the smart use of tax credits.
Examining the impacts of housing insecurity on health in Hawaiʻi
A new three-part series of policy briefs outlines the connection between health and housing, the health challenges presented by houselessness, and policy solutions to the state’s affordable housing crisis.
Donations at Safeway in September will help end hunger
All through September, when you make a donation to the Nourishing Neighbors campaign at Safeway stores throughout Hawaiʻi, you’ll be helping more Hawaiʻi students start the day with a healthy breakfast.
Two local nonprofits receive $100,000 grant from Safeway and Safeway Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors
Hawaiʻi Appleseed and Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network are teaming up to ensure families with keiki can purchase enough food this summer.
Empowering marginalized communities through data justice
New report explores ways to improve Hawaiʻi data policy to better serve Native Hawaiians.
Hawaiʻi continues to fall behind on school breakfast
Only 4 in 10 low-income students is getting the benefits of school breakfast.
Five lessons from the Great Recession to heal Hawaiʻi’s economy
To end the pandemic recession as quickly as possible, the government must increase its spending, not cut back.
40 years of economic data makes clear the need to create a new, people-centered economy
Since 1980, the cost of living in Hawaiʻi—especially housing costs—have ballooned, while all but the highest wages have stagnated, creating an unsustainable economic system.
Donations at Safeway keep critical grab-and-go meal program going strong
During the month of September, donations at Hawaiʻi Safeway will help families struggling more than ever with hunger during the pandemic.