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Multi-state investigation found egg producers colluded to increase the price of eggs nationwide for years

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez helped to secure 53 million eggs and $3.3 million for consumers in a settlement.

‘Fill a Police Cruiser’ food drive aids Hawaiʻi Island families in need

The community can support local families this holiday season with the annual “Fill a Police Cruiser” food drive at the Kona Costco this Friday.

New Farm to Families initiative aims to feed local families, strengthen food security statewide

“By connecting local farms directly to community food systems, the state can reduce its dependence on imports while ensuring that more families have access to fresh, nutritious, Hawaiʻi-grown produce,” said House Majority Caucus Leader Kirstin Kahaloa of Hawaiʻi Island.

Two federal judges rule on emergency SNAP funding during government shutdown

Federal judges have mandated that the Trump administration allocate contingency reserve funds to maintain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown.

Foodland launches Project Keiki to support food banks on Big Island, beyond

A donation of $5 on Hawai‘i Island could provide three keiki-friendly meals for The Food Basket’s “We Got Your Back” keiki backpack program.

AlohaCare donates $150,000 to Local Nonprofits

AlohaCare announced last week that it is donating $150,000 to local nonprofit organizations that are helping at-risk families and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walmart Tackles Hunger With Donations

Since 2014, the campaign has helped raise more than $261,000 for Hawai‘i Foodbank, helping secure more than 1 billion meals for food banks nationwide.