HONOLULU (KHON2) — Fresh, local produce just got easier to order for Hawaiʻi Island families who use SNAP.
The Food Basket has created a way for SNAP participants to order and pay for DA BOX online to give customers a way to cover their order before pickup.
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DA BOX is The Food Basket’s community supported agriculture program. It brings Hawaiʻi Island grown fruits and vegetables to 24 pickup sites around the island.
The program launched in 2014 to make fresh local food more affordable and create a reliable market for small farmers. Today, DA BOX buys from more than 70 local producers and serves more than 250 families…