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6 in 10 Hawaiʻi adults now live in a household in which at least one person has lost income
The urgency with which families need relief cannot be exaggerated, and state lawmakers must move quickly to provide assistance to needy families.
Community partnership will serve free meals to keiki during school closure
Community sites on Oʻahu have begun serving free meals to keiki during school closures to compliment DOE efforts to reach children in need.
COVID-19 response focusing on assisting state in managing social safety net programs
COVID-19 is both a public health emergency and an economic crisis; Hawaiʻi Appleseed’s concern lies with the working families and children of Hawaiʻi.
Too many Hawaiʻi seniors are still going hungry
Despite recent strides to address food insecurity, thousands of Hawai‘i seniors are still at risk of experiencing hunger across the islands.
“Occupy Hunger,” urges food justice advocate Andy Fisher
Addressing hunger requires a more holistic framework that understands the interplay between public health, economic justice, and local food production.