WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – The Hawaii Foodbank is set to host a special Government Shutdown Relief Food Distribution for families affected by the federal government shutdown.
The event is set to occur on Monday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Waipio Soccer Complex.
In order to participate in the event, households must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Currently receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Experiencing loss of wages due to furlough (federal government employees only)
- Experiencing loss of employment (federal government employees only)
- Meeting income eligibility guidelines for assistance through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The income eligibility requirements are as follows:
Household/Family Size Annual Income Equal To or Less Than…