#food security Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi families to see SNAP reductions for third year in a row beginning Oct. 1

The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services is preparing families across the state for upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), effective Oct. 1, 2025.

UH study links spearfishing to wellness, culture, community

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa highlights how spearfishing—a practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition—promotes not only food security but also physical activity, cultural identity and community well-being.