#food security hawaii

Statewide leaders convene for 2025 Hawaiʻi Food System Summit focused on disaster resilience

More than 180 leaders from government, private sectors, public health, education and community organizations gathered for the Hawai‘i Food System Summit on Dec. 8 and 9 to explore actionable strategies for building a stronger, more accessible and disaster-resilient food system.

Airbnb gifts Hawaiʻi Foodbank with $1M donation to combat rising food insecurity

Hawaiʻi Foodbank has announced a $1 million donation from the Airbnb Community Fund that will help to provide food for approximately two million meals to families, kūpuna and keiki in need across the islands.

Mānoa: Food insecurity a major driver of mental health challenges in Hawaiʻi, study finds

Food insecurity is a key driver of poor mental health in Hawaiʻi, according to a new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.

Grants awarded for community-based programs to fight Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles and for green waste management

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has awarded grants for community-based management of coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) on O‘ahu, and to support green waste management on the islands of Kaua‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. Awards for the two grant programs totaled about $293,000.

Gov. Green declares 6th Emergency Relief Period for food insecurity

Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed a sixth emergency proclamation to extend federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program emergency allotment benefits, in keeping with ongoing federal COVID relief efforts.

Three grants totaling $545,000 to support Maui kalo farmers, ag and food security

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino announced the award of three County of Maui grants totaling $545,000 to three nonprofits to support kalo farmers, agriculture, youth development, family services and food security.