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Foodbank aid to families impacted by federal shutdown reaches capacity
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Foodbank will host a food drive on Monday for families affected by the federal government shutdown, but registration has already filled up.
The foodbank said the Government Shutdown Relief Food Distribution will take place on Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Waipio Soccer Complex.
The foodbank said 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
The foodbank said that income eligibility requirements include:
| Household/Family Size | Annual Income equal to or less than: |
|---|---|
| 1 | $53,970 |
| 2 | $72,960 |
| 3 | 91,950 |
| 4 | 110,940 |
| 5 | 129,930 |
| 6 | 148,920 |
| 7 | 167,910 |
| 8 | 186,900 |
The foodbank said that households and families larger than eight should add $18,900 for each additional person.
Advanced registration for Monday’s food distribution was required.
As of 4:20 p.m., the Hawaii Foodbank said Monday’s event at the Waipio Soccer Complex is full.
Click here for more information on other food distribution events and additional resources.
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