Emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to offset costs incurred during the federal government shutdown.

The bill provides an emergency appropriation of $14,248,126 to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding is intended to cover costs incurred during the federal government shutdown, specifically for the Hawaii emergency food relief program, support for the Hawaii Food Bank, and 211 call center support through the Aloha United Way. The shutdown disrupted federal funding, affecting the food security of Hawaii residents, particularly those enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to offset costs incurred during the federal government shutdown.

The bill provides an emergency appropriation of $14,248,126 to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding is intended to cover costs incurred during the federal government shutdown, specifically for the Hawaii emergency food relief program, support for the Hawaii Food Bank, and 211 call center support through the Aloha United Way. The shutdown disrupted federal funding, affecting the food security of Hawaii residents, particularly those enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.