What You Need to Know
*Current as of november 10, 2025 at 10:30Am
After an initial delay, SNAP benefits for most of Hawaii's recipients have been paid. However, future benefits may be impacted due to ongoing court cases and the continuing shutdown.
The State of Hawaiʻi has implemented a plan to help SNAP beneficiaries by providing a $250 per person payment that should be today, November 10, 2025. No application is needed at this time. Further information as it becomes available can be found at Department of Human Services | Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Benefit FAQs
The State of Hawaiʻi has also started a relief program to provide short-term assistance with housing and utility payments for families with children under 300% of the federal poverty level. More information regarding the program can be found here https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/
The State of Hawaiʻi has implemented a plan to help SNAP beneficiaries by providing a $250 per person payment that should be today, November 10, 2025. No application is needed at this time. Further information as it becomes available can be found at Department of Human Services | Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Benefit FAQs
The State of Hawaiʻi has also started a relief program to provide short-term assistance with housing and utility payments for families with children under 300% of the federal poverty level. More information regarding the program can be found here https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/
Additional Help for Those Affected by the Shutdown
If you are impacted by this cut or other shutdown impacts, you may be eligible for these additional resources:
Aloha United Way: For info about how to access services you can call the Aloha United Way hotline at 211.
Hawaiʻi Food Bank: Find food assistance by county. https://hawaiifoodbank.org/help/
Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE): Apply for free/reduced school lunch. https://go.hidoe.us/FRPM
Unemployment Compensation: For furloughed federal workers. https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA): Funds are available to support for Native Hawaiian families. https://www.oha.org
Credit Unions: Support available. https://www.hawaiistatefcu.com
Banks: Local banks may be providing assistance. https://www.boh.com | https://www.aba.com
Hawaiian Electric: Interest-free payment plans and extensions may be offered. https://www.hawaiianelectric.com
Verizon: Payment deferrals for federal and military employees. Call 1-800-VERIZON or visit https://www.verizon.com
AT&T: Payment arrangements may be available. https://www.att.com or use the myAT&T app
T-Mobile: Payment arrangements may be available. Call 1-800-937-8997 or use your T-Mobile account
Aloha United Way: For info about how to access services you can call the Aloha United Way hotline at 211.
Hawaiʻi Food Bank: Find food assistance by county. https://hawaiifoodbank.org/help/
Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE): Apply for free/reduced school lunch. https://go.hidoe.us/FRPM
Unemployment Compensation: For furloughed federal workers. https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA): Funds are available to support for Native Hawaiian families. https://www.oha.org
Credit Unions: Support available. https://www.hawaiistatefcu.com
Banks: Local banks may be providing assistance. https://www.boh.com | https://www.aba.com
Hawaiian Electric: Interest-free payment plans and extensions may be offered. https://www.hawaiianelectric.com
Verizon: Payment deferrals for federal and military employees. Call 1-800-VERIZON or visit https://www.verizon.com
AT&T: Payment arrangements may be available. https://www.att.com or use the myAT&T app
T-Mobile: Payment arrangements may be available. Call 1-800-937-8997 or use your T-Mobile account
