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DHS is notifying the public about a possible scam. What happened? A few SNAP recipients reported that they received a voicemail or text message that seems like a scam. Was the voicemail from a real person or a recorded message? Not a real person, an automated recording. How many people reported this possible scam? Three ...
Read More Scam Alert: DHS Receives a Few Reports of Suspicious Automated Messages to SNAP Recipients – 11/14/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2025 The statement below is attributable to Joseph Campos II, deputy director of the Department of Human Services: “Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Court pause and the use of federal dollars, the state can assure you that on Monday, November 10, your EBT card will have the state ...
Read More STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ON SNAP BENEFITS – 11/9/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2025 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) is providing an update for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients amid continued uncertainty surrounding federal SNAP funding and the Supreme Court’s temporary pause on full benefit payments. We understand that there are questions regarding whether some SNAP recipients may ...
Read More DHS ISSUES UPDATE ON SNAP BENEFITS AND THE HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM