#Food Security

UH researchers: Could fishponds help with islands’ food sustainability?

The Indigenous aquaculture systems found in Hawaiʻi boast a design found nowhere else in the world.

Senate president on opening day of 2024 Hawai‘i Legislative Session: ‘Let’s go and fiercely tackle the problems ahead of us’

Sen. Ronald Kouchi or Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.

Kaua‘i farmers featured during luxury resort’s benefit: Supper That Sustains Us

A luxury resort on Kaua’i, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, is holding quarterly benefits to help community groups and local farmers.

6th emergency relief period for food insecurity declared by Hawaiʻi governor

Gov. Josh Green signed a sixth emergency proclamation to extend federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program emergency allotment benefits, in keeping with ongoing federal COVID relief efforts.

Food Basket has four more ‘Ohana Food Drops in December

The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s food bank, will be holding four ʻOhana Food Drop distributions this month to help alleviate low food security during the holiday season.

New Reports Provide Look at COVID-19 Impact on Hawaiʻi

A new series of reports from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization shows that almost 2 in 3 adults in Hawaiʻi experienced adverse impacts — beyond the disease itself — from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rep. Gabbard Recognized as a Top National Food Policy Advocate

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: “Food security is a critical issue for the American people and especially the people of Hawaiʻi, and I’m humbled to be recognized as an advocate for them and their families.