#WIC

Hawaiʻi SNAP, WIC programs work together to support healthy families throughout state

Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program now shares monthly referrals with Women, Infants and Children via a new referral process to help identify families who might qualify but are not yet enrolled.

Hawaiʻi Women, Infants and Children clinics, enrollment remain open during gov’t shutdown

Clinics throughout the state are fully operational, continuing services and open enrollment for new participants.

Federal SNAP work requirement changes to begin Nov. 1; guidance and resources offered

Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.

Hawaiʻi Women, Infants and Children clinics remain open, fully operational

“While we closely monitor the federal government shutdown, I will not let it harm our families who rely on this important source of nutrition,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green in an announcement the afternoon of Oct. 3. “I will ensure that funding remains available for this critical program.”

What Hawaiʻi families need to know about upcoming federal changes to SNAP program

Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefit because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.

Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center to expand WIC progam

The Health Center’s newest WIC team and locations are in addition to established programs in Pāhoa and Ka’ū.

Temporary Increase of WIC Cash Value Benefits

The Hawaiʻi Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program will increase their cash value benefit (CVB) to $35 for first-use dates of June, July, August and September.