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
