Hawaiian Council assists Native Hawaiians statewide with up to $350 in grocery gift cards

The Hawaiian Council is continuing its statewide effort to assist Native Hawaiian beneficiaries applying for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs I Ola: Emergency Relief Fund.

Next week, members of the Hawaiian Council’s outreach team will be on Maui and Hawai‘i Island to provide in-person assistance for eligible Native Hawaiian residents currently receiving SNAP benefits. Up to $350 in grocery gift cards per person will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To date, more than $443,000 in grocery gift cards has been distributed across the pae ʻāina.

Community members who believe they qualify are strongly encouraged to come in person to apply. The council will be at KTA Super Stores in Waimea, located at 65-1158 Mamalahoa Highway, on Feb. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. and at the KTA Hilo store, located at 50 E. Puainako St., on Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Applicants must be Native Hawaiian, Live in Hawaiʻi, be a current SNAP recipient and have no minor dependents.

Applicants coming to stores to apply must bring a government-issued photo ID, proof of Hawaiʻi residency proof of Native Hawaiian ancestry and proof of current SNAP benefits.

Applicants are encouraged to bring all required documents to help expedite the process. Grocery gift cards will be provided while supplies last.

For more information, visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org or call 808-596-8155.