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
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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
For Immediate Release October 24, 2025 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) is sharing guidance on the temporary suspension of November 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit issuances resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown. DHS understands the hardship this may cause for families, kūpuna and individuals across Hawaiʻi and is ...
Read More HAWAIʻI DHS PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY FEDERAL SHUTDOWN SUSPENSION OF SNAP BENEFITS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2025 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) is mobilizing to support communities ahead of new federal work requirements for SNAP recipients, effective November 1, 2025. These requirements stem from a federal law passed this year and are not a state-initiated measure. DHS affirms its commitment to helping ...
Read More FEDERAL SNAP WORK REQUIREMENT CHANGES TO BEGIN – Department of Human Services Offers Guidance and Resources
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2025 (Updated) HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) is preparing families across the state for upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), effective October 1, 2025. Because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Thrifty Food Plan — the federal ...
Read More DHS SUPPORTS FAMILIES AS FEDERAL CHANGES TO SNAP BENEFIT TAKE EFFECT OCTOBER 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hauʻula Family Assessment Center is a new program that will provide safe, appropriate and immediate temporary low-barrier shelter for families experiencing homelessness. The project is a joint effort and partnership between the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) and the City and County of Honolulu Department ...
Read More STATE, CITY UNVEIL THE HAUʻULA FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER THAT WILL SUPPORT HOUSELESS FAMILIES
New Housing Specialists to Respond to Evolving Needs of Survivors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2025 HONOLULU — The Department of Human Services Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) has established a new, dedicated team of Housing Specialists focused on addressing the most pressing need for survivors: finding and securing permanent housing options. These new ...
Read More DHS ANNOUNCES NEW DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT HOUSING INITIATIVE FOR MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS
With Several Openings the Commission Welcomes New Applicants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 HONOLULU – The Office of Youth Services (OYS), under the Department of Human Services (DHS), recently conducted an in-person swearing-in ceremony for the Hawaiʻi State Youth Commission (HiYC). Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke administered the oath of office to the youth commissioners ...
Read More HAWAIʻI STATE YOUTH COMMISSION SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Groundbreaking Glossary Page Provides Culturally Rooted, Inclusive Language for Understanding Hawaiʻi’s Diverse Rainbow Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission proudly announces the launch of a new Inclusive LGBTQ+ Glossary, a groundbreaking online resource designed to ensure respectful, accurate and affirming language ...
Read More HAWAIʻI STATE LGBTQ+ COMMISSION LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STATE SPONSORED INCLUSIVE QUEER GLOSSARY FOR PUBLIC USE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 07, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) is announcing its ongoing commitment to protect women from harmful and regressive policies implemented by the current federal administration. Policies that are actively threatening women’s rights and well-being impact four critical areas: education, economic security, healthcare ...
Read More HAWAIʻI STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN MOBILIZES TO STRENGTHEN STATE PROTECTIONS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS