Establishes Hawaii food security special fund to supplement SNAP benefits.

The bill establishes the Hawaii food security special fund to supplement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for eligible households in Hawaii. It addresses the recent downward phasing of SNAP benefits due to flawed federal cost analysis methodology. The fund will receive appropriations from the state and other sources, and will be administered by the Department of Human Services. The purpose is to alleviate food insecurity and support local food retailers and the agricultural economy. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Establishes Hawaii food security special fund to supplement SNAP benefits.

The bill establishes the Hawaii food security special fund to supplement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for eligible households in Hawaii. It addresses the recent downward phasing of SNAP benefits due to flawed federal cost analysis methodology. The fund will receive appropriations from the state and other sources, and will be administered by the Department of Human Services. The purpose is to alleviate food insecurity and support local food retailers and the agricultural economy. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.