![]() While researching SNAP for an upcoming book, I’ve observed that this program has provided critical assistance to struggling families over the last three years. Many families enrolled in the program, commonly known as SNAP but sometimes called food stamps, stand to lose an average of roughly US$90 per person a month. Roughly 41 million Americans are currently enrolled in this program, which the government has long used to ease hunger while boosting the economy during downturns. Congress mandated this change in budget legislation it passed in late December 2022. Millions of Americans will find it harder to put enough food on the table starting in March 2023, after a COVID-19 pandemic-era boost to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits comes to an end. HCAP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted.Some elderly and disabled people who live alone and on fixed incomes will see their benefits plummet from $281 to $23 a month. I understand that this information will be used only to determine if I may gain entry onto any and all HCAP premises, and/or to determine if I and my family are eligible for any and all HCAP services, and will not be released to non-HCAP sources without my prior knowledge and written consent. I further understand that a false statement under these forms or other communications can also expose me to civil and/or criminal liability that may include financial obligations or criminal penalties. I certify that the information provided herein, and in any other related documents and/or representations, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that access to any and all HCAP premises, programs and/or services through misrepresentation or fraud may be punishable under HCAP policies, procedures, or practices including, but not limited to, refusal of services, at the sole discretion of HCAP. Client statement on how they were affected by COVID-19. Proof of hardship (May include, but not limited to pay stubs, documenting pre/post COVID-19 income, unemployment approval letter, and layoff letter)ĥ. Income verification documents for all household membersĤ. Social security card numbers for all household membersģ. Windward District Service Center: 239-5754 Required Documents:Ģ. ![]() Leeward District Service Center: 696-4261 Kalihi-Palama District Service Center: 847-0804 *note that eligibility will be dependent on individual and/or household’s income along with COVID-19 related factors Please call ahead for more information:Ĭentral District Service Center: 488-6834 ![]() ![]() Kokua Food Pantry: Emergency food assistance for eligible individuals and families.Kokua Grocery Boxes: Fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and protein delivered to homebound kupuna and other vulnerable populations.Kokua Grocery Cards: Food assistance (gift cards) for eligible individuals and families.Funded through the Community Services Block Grant CARES Act Federal Funds, HCAP is providing food assistance to eligible individuals and households impacted by COVID-19 through loss of employment, reduction of work hours, or other pandemic-related challenges.
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