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flag Federal funding cuts and a shutdown are worsening food insecurity in Hawaii, disrupting USDA services and threatening $175M in agricultural aid.

flag Hawaii families and farmers face escalating food insecurity and economic strain due to federal funding cuts, a government shutdown, and delays in the Farm Bill, disrupting vital USDA services and threatening up to $175 million in agricultural funding. flag With $64.7 million already halted and 18% of USDA staff lost since September 2024, farmers struggle with loan approvals, disaster aid, and export certifications. flag SNAP and WIC benefits have been reduced, cutting $5 million in monthly aid, while the Hawaii Foodbank serves over 160,000 households monthly—its highest level since the pandemic—amid rising food prices and the state’s geographic isolation.

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