As a member of Feeding America, we are recognizing the unwavering contributions of food banks all across the country. This year, the role of food banks in our communities is especially important as COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of people throughout the world.
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Fanny Gan and Xian Xing Huang humbly began farming to provide a better life for their children. Decades later, they’re providing nourishment and hope during a global pandemic.
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For years, Ferdinand made the drive from Waipahu to Kapolei, working as a housekeeper in the hospitality industry. But after tourism shut down in response to COVID-19, Ferdinand was furloughed. The other members of his household — all hotel workers — were also out of work.
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COVID-19 has brought on many changes to how we all operate daily. The pandemic has created anxiety, doubt and fear of the unknown. But at Hawaii Foodbank, the door remains open — and our community’s aloha shines through.
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The City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii Community Foundation and Bank of Hawaii Foundation are partnering with Hawaii Foodbank on an innovative public-private partnership to provide large-scale food assistance throughout O‘ahu.
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Audrey Wong has been a face of hope in Waimānalo for many years. Her story with Hawaii Foodbank began more than two decades ago when a friend invited her to help families in need at a nearby elementary school.
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Hunger is so many things in Hawaii. Hunger is shame. Hunger is pride. Hunger is making sure no one else around you knows that you’re hungry.
September is Hunger Action Month, and it reminds us that, together, we can heal hunger – one helping at a time.
Food connects us, and there may be no better feeling than feeding good food to someone you love. But what does that mean when you’re starving? Learn how Food 4 Keiki School Pantries are helping hungry students feel proud to contribute by bringing food home.
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Having grown up in Papakōlea with seven siblings, Sweets understands the ongoing challenge of trying to make ends meet. “The struggle is real for so many families in Hawaii,” says Sweets. “My husband and I do our best to provide for our two children and seven grandchildren; but, even though we work, it’s difficult.”
Continue readingHousehold Size | 200% Monthly Gross Income (BBCE Household) | 130% Monthly Gross Income (Regular Household) | 100% Monthly Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2,606 | $1,694 | $1,303 |
2 | $3,510 | $2,282 | $1,755 |
3 | $4,416 | $2,870 | $2,208 |
4 | $5,320 | $3,458 | $2,660 |
5 | $6,226 | $4,047 | $3,113 |
6 | $7,130 | $4,635 | $3,565 |
7 | $8,036 | $5,223 | $4,018 |
8 | $8,940 | $5,811 | $4,470 |
9 | $9,846 | $6,400 | $4,923 |
10 | $10,752 | $6,989 | $5,376 |
11 | $11,658 | $7,578 | $5,829 |
12 | $12,564 | $8,167 | $6,282 |
13 | $13,470 | $8,756 | $6,735 |
14 | $14,376 | $9,345 | $7,188 |
15 | $15,282 | $9,934 | $7,641 |
16 | $906 | $589 | $453 |
Note: 200% BBCE Monthly Gross Income (MGI) is based on 100% SNAP Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
BBCE – Broad-based Categorical Eligibility
