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Food insecurity is a persistent issue across Hawaiʻi, and it’s only getting worse as the cost of living surges. It has serious ramifications for our keiki, of which one third are living in food insecure homes, according to recent research.
Mahalo to our panelists, Hawaiʻi Food Bank President and CEO Amy Miller, Hawaiʻi Appleseed Food Equity Director Daniela Spoto and Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute Advocacy and Policy Director Nate Hix. Civil Beat reporters Megan Tagami and Thomas Heaton moderated the discussion.
Food insecurity is a persistent issue across Hawaiʻi, and it’s only getting worse as the cost of living surges. It has serious ramifications for our keiki, of which one third are living in food insecure homes, according to recent research.
Mahalo to our panelists, Hawaiʻi Food Bank President and CEO Amy Miller, Hawaiʻi Appleseed Food Equity Director Daniela Spoto and Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute Advocacy and Policy Director Nate Hix. Civil Beat reporters Megan Tagami and Thomas Heaton moderated the discussion.










