DOES YOUR KUPUNA NEED ASSISTANCE SHOPPING?

DOES YOUR KUPUNA NEED TO SIGN UP FOR SNAP?

DOES YOUR KUPUNA KNOW THAT

• Receiving SNAP will not decrease their Social Security benefits.

• APPLY ONLINE HERE.

• Your kupuna can authorize a representative to shop for them. 

• Need help with the application? Call Hawaiʻi County Office of Aging for assistance: (808) 961-8626

SNAP GROSS INCOME STANDARDS

This is only a snapshot. For more information, click here.

SNAP qualifies your kupuna for free cell service with a data plan from Safelink Wireless.

DOES YOUR KUPUNA know about these services?

SIGN UP FOR THE FOOD BASKET KUPUNA PANTRY

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Participants must be at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines and be 60 or older. Monthly income limits for a one-person household for 2019 is $1,558, or $2,109 for a two person household.

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Need an Emergency Food Box? Call (808) 933-6030

HAWAIʻI COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM (808) 961-8726

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Nutritious, low cost lunches are available to older individuals (aged 60 and older) through two services: Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels.

ALU LIKE NUTRITION PROGRAM 

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Serving Native Hawaiian kupuna ages 60+ in Hilo and Puna. 

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For more information, call Rayce Bento at (808) 895-2158.

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Click here to apply.