The Hawaii Electronic Benefit Transfer (HI/EBT) system processes financial assistance benefits provided by BESSD. The Hawaii Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program

In FY 2014, SNAP helped put food on the table for an estimated 193,565 Hawaii residents (98,440 families).

The SNAP program provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. In Hawaii, this service is provided by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division (BESSD). State agencies administer the program at the state and local levels, including determination of eligibility and monthly allotments. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered at the federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program funded through the U.S. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)įor more information about the Emergency Supplement/Allotment click here.įor more information call Public Assistance Toll Free Information Line at 1-85.

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