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Rising need sparks outpouring of support

11/19/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald When Father Ese’ese “Ace” Tui heard from a few families in his parish concerned about losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits from the government shutdown that began Oct. 1, he knew he had to act. The pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu immediately engaged his parishioners […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Diocese of Honolulu, Hilo, Kaunakakai, Maryknoll School, Sacred Heart Church Punahou, Sacred Heart Church Waianae, St. Damien of Molokai Church, St. Joseph Church, St. Theresa Church Kihei, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

5 schools to offer free or reduced-price meals to eligible keiki

10/08/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Hawaii Catholic Herald Five Catholic schools on Oahu and Hawaii island will be offering free and reduced-price meals this academic year to children who cannot pay the full price of meals offered under the National School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program. The schools are St. Philomena Early Learning Center in Honolulu; Mary, Star […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: free or reduced-price meals, Hawaii Catholic Schools, National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

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