The State of Food Insecurity in Hawaiʻi 2024–2025 is a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing food insecurity crisis across the islands. Now in its second year, the report provides updated statewide and county-level estimates and highlights significant challenges facing local families as the cost of living continues to outpace wages. Overall, the findings suggest that, at 32%, food insecurity in Hawaiʻi continues to be a significant issue that requires targeted, collaborative and comprehensive solutions from all of us in the community.

The State of Food Insecurity in Hawaiʻi is the first report of its kind to comprehensively evaluate food insecurity in Hawaiʻi using the full United States Household Food Security Survey Module (US HFSSM), the most validated food security measurement tool applied in population studies. The report provides critical insights for programs and policies seeking to improve food security. Overall, the findings suggest that, at 30%, food insecurity in Hawaiʻi is a significant issue that will require targeted, collaborative and comprehensive solutions from all of us in the community