Information About Impacts on SNAP Benefits Amid the Government Shutdown | State of Hawaii Department of Human Services Updates

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The Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) continues to closely monitor the federal government shutdown and its potential impact on programs that provide essential food assistance to Hawaii families. If the federal shutdown continues into November, federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program may be unavailable, which could delay or prevent the issuance of November benefits. DHS will share more information about the Hawaii Relief Program on October 29, 2025. This program will provide eligible families with dependent children the opportunity to receive payment support for housing or utilities. We understand that this uncertainty can be stressful. DHS is committed to sharing timely updates and ensuring every household receives clear information as soon as it becomes available from the US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Visit the website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/information-about-impacts-on-snap-benefits-amid-the-government-shutdown/, and read the FAQs for more information. You can find the latest information on the DHS website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov, or by calling the Public Assistance Information Line. Visit the website to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.

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