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Program Description
The Food Stamp Program helps supplement food budgets for low-income working families and individuals, people on public assistance, seniors and people with disabilities. In Hawaii, Food Stamp benefits are distributed through the state's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system. The Food Stamp Program represents the pledge that hunger will not be tolerated in America. It is the tangible expression of the unalterable belief that everyone has a right to food for themselves and their families. The program is the cornerstone of the Federal government's food assistance programs. It provided more than $22 billion in benefits in 1996 -- more than $60 million every day. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administer the Food Stamp Program at the Federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). State agencies administer the program at the State and local levels, including determination of eligibility and allotments.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Hawaii and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $11,677 if one person lives in the household; $15,757 if two people live in the household; $19,849 if three people live in the household; $23,929 if four people live in the household; $28,009, if five people live in the household; $32,089 if six people live in the household; $36,169 if seven people live in the household; or $40,249 if more than seven people live in the household.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
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