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‘DA BUX’ Double Up Food Bucks program gets $8.4M boost from USDA
The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, today announced it has been awarded more than $8.4 million from the US Department of Agriculture to support Hawai‘i’s “DA BUX” Double Up Food Bucks program.
Ulupono Initiative Commends the State’s Commitment to Buying Local
Supporters say the three bills leverage existing state food purchases and programs to strengthen the local food production market and its resilience.
Sustainability Bills Signed into Law
Governor David Ige on Friday signed seven sustainability bills into law during a ceremony at Washington Place to support local food production, protect people and businesses from rising sea levels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prioritize the creation of green jobs.
Maui Hub Approved as a Nonprofit Organization
The IRS has approved the online marketplace MauiHub.org as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Effective June 29, 2020, all donations made to Maui Hub after that date are tax-deductible.
MauiHub Customers Enrolled in SNAP/EBT to Receive Automatic 50% Discounts
Maui Hub customers enrolled in SNAP/EBT will automatically receive a 50% discount on fresh local fruits, vegetables, and eggs, up to $50 per day.
Food Bucks Doubled to Help Hawai‘i Families and Local Agriculture
Governor David Ige today announced the State of Hawai‘i will match a donation of half a million dollars from a hui of private-sector organizations toward the DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program. DA BUX doubles the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits spent on locally grown food at participating grocery stores.
