Gov. Green Announces Coordinated Relief Effort to Protect Hawaiʻi Families from Federal Shutdown Impacts

Governor Green announced a coordinated relief effort to protect Hawaiʻi families from Federal shutdown impacts.

In partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), the Department of Education (HIDOE) and other state agencies, the Green Administration is activating multiple avenues of support to help households who may temporarily lose benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting November 1.

The Hawaiʻi Relief Program is separate from ongoing TANF cash assistance benefits and has a different application process, eligibility criteria and requirements. Individuals do not need to be on SNAP to apply for the Hawaiʻi Relief Program.

Under the Hawaiʻi Relief Program, the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services, along with its partners, Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi (CCH) and Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. (MEO), will provide up to four months of TANF support for housing and utility payments for eligible families who have at least one dependent child in their household and are in financial crisis or have an episode of need.

To be eligible for the Hawaiʻi Relief Program, a family must demonstrate a financial crisis or an episode of need; have at least one dependent child under the age of 18 in the family; and meet the income eligibility guidelines.

A family may apply for TANF housing and utility payments support through the Hawaiʻi Relief Program based on its current needs.

As part of the state’s coordinated response, Governor Green has provided $2 million in state support from the Department of Human Services to Hawai‘i Foodbank for statewide support in this time of need.

These resources will immediately bolster local food banks so they can continue delivering essential food assistance.

Below is further information on how to apply with each agency:

Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi – for Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island residents
808-521-4357, press “1” for financial assistance, and  “1” again for the Hawaiʻi Relief Program Team.

hrp.mail@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/hawaii_relief_program/

West Hawaiʻi Island Office
73-5618 Maiau Street
Kailua-Kona

East Hawaiʻi Island Office
58 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 104
Hilo

Honolulu Office
1822 Keʻeaumoku Street
Honolulu

Leeward Oʻahu Office
86-082 Farrington Highway #255
Waiʻanae

Kauaʻi Office
4373 Rice Street #1
Līhuʻe

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., for residents on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
808-243-4357
Housing.utility@meoinc.org
https://www.meoinc.org/

Online Application – https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3d429f59d6874122baedf6fb19d85913

West Maui Office
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Family Center
99 Mahalani Street
Wailuku

East Maui Office
Hāna Neighborhood Center
Uakea Road
Hāna

Molokaʻi Office
380 Kolapa Place
Kaunakakai

Lānaʻi Office
1144 ʻIlima Avenue #102
Lānaʻi City

 

Click here for Hawai‘i Relief Program FAQs.