Thousands could lose food stamp benefits this month as eligibility waivers expire Lynn Kawano © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Changes to SNAP could mean thousands lose benefits
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nearly 8,000 people receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could find their accounts empty come the first of next month.
That’s because pre-pandemic rules are now back in effect.
The federal government allowed for waivers to certain eligibility checks as SNAP applications soared due to COVID-19 closures.
Hawaii added more than 50,000 individuals to SNAP, also known as food stamps, between March 2020 and June 2021.
And the numbers continue to grow.
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July 3, 2021
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