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The Hawaii Foodbank is adding additional food distribution events in late October and November amid continued high need amid the pandemic. This includes four larger-scale distributions on Oct. 30, Nov. 8, Nov. 13 and Nov. 16. “Even with the reboot of our visitor industry, the demand for food assistance remains extremely high,” said Hawaii Foodbank […]
After a successful run of the Farm-to-Car program on Oahu, Hawaii County will begin the same program this month. The farm-to-car initiatives supports local farmers and brings fresh produce to Hawaii families. Online ordering begins today, Oct. 2. Customers can pre-order products such as meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, and vegetables online by clicking here. Customers […]
The state has begun the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment, and more is still available. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency says they have shipped out the first round of the PPE. They’ll be heading to businesses including childcare providers, doctors and dentists. Small businesses, non-profit organizations and those within the DOE school system are also eligible. […]
Free grab-and-go meals are returning to more than 200 public schools starting Oct. 12 through Dec. 18, the Hawaii Department of Education announced on Thursday. The free meals are for children ages 18 and younger and are available regardless of whether or not they are enrolled at the distribution site, are public school students or […]
To keep food flowing to its highest-need communities, the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i Branch has launched a series of pop-up food distributions across the island. Called Kokua No Ka ‘Ohana (Help for Families), the food distributions kicked off on Sept. 24 and will be held weekly through Nov. 19. “We organized these food distributions in order […]
In a bid to help struggling Oahu families, the city has eased eligibility restrictions for its Household Hardship Relief Program. Under the new rules, a family asset limit has been eliminated and internet and cell phone bills are now covered. Subsidies can also go for rent, mortgages, utility bills and even health insurance premiums. “We […]
Big Island residents are taking advantage of free, unlimited bicycle rentals that have been offered during the pandemic. Tina Clothier, interim executive director of Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii, or PATH, a West Hawaii-based bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group, said the organization initially considered halting its bike share program in March, “when it became clear […]
The “Farm to Car” program returns this week to provide O‘ahu residents with affordable fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs and other produce from local farmers. The innovative program is a partnership between the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau. “Making O‘ahu COVID-safe depends on everyone supporting each other and creating partnerships that […]
TheBus is updating their mask policy for all riders in light of new restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Starting Sept. 1, all riders will be required to wear a mask or face covering to board and ride TheBus and Handi-Van services — no exceptions. Transportation officials say a rider’s nose and mouth must be […]
Hawaii County is partnering with six non-profits to launch the Hawaii County Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program. The program is being funded with federal CARES act money to help families hit hard financially as a result of the pandemic. The county estimates that more than 1,400 Big Island families are eligible to apply for grants […]
The YMCA of Honolulu is offering a Learning Center program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade whose schools are implementing distance learning models. The full-day program is available beginning Monday, August 17, at our Kaimuki-Waialae, Leeward, Mililani, Nu’uanu and Windward YMCA Branches. Program hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, YMCA staff will be […]
The Board of Education on Thursday voted to delay the reopening of public schools by two weeks ― until Aug. 17. The extra time is designed to give teachers, principals, and other staff members time to prepare for the return of students to campuses and train on distance learning tools. The state Education Department had […]
