According to Feeding America, Hawaii's food insecurity level has risen 51% since 2019. The Hawaii Foodbank says even though folks are back to work, many are still struggling to put food on the table.

In 2020, the Hawaii Foodbank distributed 20 million pounds of food ― from 12 million the previous year. Because of the incredible need, it purchased $8.5 million in food versus $400,000 in a ...

Friday, March 21, 2025 78° Today's Paper Hawaii News Native Hawaiian groups tackle food insecurity, sustainability through culture ...

Hawaii Island food banks are bracing for an increase in demand for assistance amid a reduction in federal funding. Changes to ...

May 4—Even as Hawaii distances itself from the harshest effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-hunger advocates say that elevated food insecurity among residents has not only persisted but is ...

Nearly one-third of all households in Hawaii experienced food insecurity in 2023, according to a new study commissioned by the Hawaii Foodbank. Here are some other eye-opening findings in the report.

According to Feeding America, 1 in 9 people face hunger in Hawaii — with about 1 in 5 being children. “With the food insecurity problem here, it kind of felt like a one plus one, so I started ...

Hawaii's food insecurity at highest levels, as support from the federal government drops. By Paul Drewes. Paul Drewes. Meteorologist and Reporter. Author email; Apr 28, 2025 ...

MANOA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa are participating in an important mission to help feed families around the state. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or ...

Over half of University of Hawaii students struggle with food insecurity, financial resources, study finds. By Kacie Yamamoto. June 28, 2021 ...

That added up to almost 22 million pounds of food last year. But this year it will be less, after funding was cut nationwide. “Here in Hawaii, the impact is going to be about $4 million a year ...