Our team has been working expeditiously to ensure SNAP recipients receive this vital assistance as soon as possible.
We are pleased to announce that the $250 emergency relief payment should be ‘pending’ in eligible SNAP recipient’s accounts today and will be accessible by Nov 10.
Mahalo to everyone who is offering a hand during this time of need. To our food banks, volunteers, partners and friends — thank you. We are in this together.
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Our nation mourns and acknowledges the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who also served as a U.S. Representative, our 17th United States Secretary of Defense all before becoming our 46th Vice President.
This is a time to note that his outspoken approach to government, whether we agreed or disagreed with his ideologies, is a critical part of our democracy.
Jaime and I offer our condolences to the former Vice President’s family.
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I’m deeply honored to be named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list, recognizing leaders around the world who are driving meaningful climate action and resilience.
This recognition belongs to the people of Hawaiʻi — who are proving that even small island communities can lead with boldness and innovation to protect our environment and our way of life. Together, we’ve enacted the nation’s first Climate Impact Fee on visitors, generating an estimated $100 million each year to restore our ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and safeguard Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty for generations to come.
From transitioning to renewable energy and modernizing our grid, to advancing wildfire prevention and ecosystem restoration, Hawaiʻi is proving that caring for our environment and building a strong, resilient economy are not competing goals — they’re one and the same.
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Today, I announced new actions to protect Hawai‘i families from the impacts of the ongoing federal shutdown and the pause in SNAP benefits.
To provide immediate support, we’re issuing a $250 emergency relief payment per eligible individual — a total of $42.2 million this November — to help households bridge the gap in federal aid.
We’ve also directed $2 million through the Department of Human Services to support food banks across every island and released $500,000 for the Farm to Families program, which purchases locally grown food for families in need.
In addition, we’ve launched the Hawai‘i Relief Program, backed by $100 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding, to provide up to four months of housing and utility support for families with children facing financial hardship.
When federal support is paused, Hawai‘i stands together. We take care of one another and act with urgency and aloha to protect our communities.
For more information on these programs or to apply for assistance, call 211 to be connected with resources in your community.
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Join Gov. Green for an announcement regarding the Hawai'i Relief Program.
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