Establishes the Hawaii food security special fund to supplement federal SNAP benefits for food-insecure families.
The bill establishes the Hawaii food security special fund to address food insecurity by supplementing federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. It aims to provide the same level of benefits as those available in federal fiscal year 2023. The fund will be administered by the Department of Human Services and will be used to support families and local food retailers. The fund will receive appropriations from the state and other sources, including grants and interest income.
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