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Federal funding cuts and a shutdown are worsening food insecurity in Hawaii, disrupting USDA services and threatening $175M in agricultural aid.
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.
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.
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.
Los recortes de fondos federales y un cierre están empeorando la inseguridad alimentaria en Hawai, interrumpiendo los servicios del USDA y amenazando $175 millones en ayuda agrícola.