Hawaii SB53 expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include households with incomes up to 300% of the federal.

Hawaii SB53 aims to address food insecurity by expanding eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include households with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level. This change seeks to alleviate the financial strain on low-income families and help them meet their basic needs. The bill appropriates $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to cover the cost of SNAP benefits for qualifying households.

Hawaii SB53 expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include households with incomes up to 300% of the federal.

Hawaii SB53 aims to address food insecurity by expanding eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include households with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level. This change seeks to alleviate the financial strain on low-income families and help them meet their basic needs. The bill appropriates $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to cover the cost of SNAP benefits for qualifying households.