HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0986.002 2016-2018 SUBMITTED BY: CAROL IGNACIO P/Ai4/E..SC
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Let's Make SNAP Happen (LMSH)
The LMSH network, comprised of a cross-section representation from the community, was established
to support a vibrant Hawai'i Island community. Members of the LMSH share a passion of reducing
poverty with a comprehensive community based approach, including addressing food insecurity in the
Island. The members include:
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Barry Taniguchi, President and CEO, KTA Superstores co
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Mike Sayama,Executive Director, Community First
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Rachel Solemsaas, Chancellor, Hawai'i Community College
Carolyn Ma, Dean, UH School of Pharmacy •
Beth Dykstra, County of Hawaii Dept. of Research and Development mr—
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Carol Van Camp, Japanese Chamber of Commerce *vo
Kristin Frost-Albrecht, Interim Executive Director,The Food Basket
Martha Yamada, Dept. of Health,Public Health Nurses Supervisor
Sharon Hirota, County of Hawaii, Office of Housing and Community Development
Carol R. Ignacio, Government and Community Affairs Mgr, BZP -Hawaii Island
Background:
LSMH has been studying the issue of enrollment in the SNAP Program on Hawaii Island for several
months. The study noted that a significant amount of potential federal Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) funding is not distributed to eligible Hawai'i Island residents. This lost
opportunity has negative impacts on individuals, families and the island economy.
SNAP benefits are spent in local communities at retailers and grocers. It is estimated that every$1 in
SNAP benefits generates about$1.79 in economic activity. With less than 100% of the SNAP-eligible
population receiving benefits, Hawaii County businesses are losing millions of dollars of much needed
revenue.
According to the information shared by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Western Regional Office',
Hawaii could receive an estimated $103 million in additional federal nutrition benefits each year if
SNAP participation is at 100%. Those benefits would generate an estimated$185 million in additional
economic activity per year.
Hawaii Economic Analysis 2015
#Tata)SNAP Participants 188,895
Value of Benefits $ 505,466,529.00
Economic Multiplier $ 904,784,728.91
Avg.Monthly Benefits/Person $ 222.991
EligibleNori-Participarits 3 ,689
Lost Fed Milers(Benefits) $ 103 529 248 11
Lost Economic Activity $ 185,317,354.11.
1 Megan Mason, SNAP Program Specialist via email dated 11/17/2017
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This is supported by the report published by USDA titled, Reachim2:Those in Need: Estimates of State
Su ptern nt„ti l utritaon As't tapee Pnggr,arn PzIrtirip tion Rates ire 20152 where the State of Hawai'i is
reported to only have an 84% participation rate. Similarly, the report by Ken Meter and Megan Phillips
Goldenberg from Crossroads Resource Center in Minneapolis in July 21, 2017 recommended that"The
State of Hawaii must ensure that all eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP,
formerly known as food stamps) recipients can easily enroll and receive benefits.This may bring as
much as$100 million additional income into the state economy."
With this information, LSMH has established the following goals of ensuring 100% SNAP participation
by eligible residents on Hawai'i Island, which in turn would mitigate the loss of economic benefits to the
island community generated by SNAP dollars.
To achieve this,LMSH intends to:
1. Streamline Hawai'i's application. Currently, eligible recipients of SNAP would need to complete
a nine(9) page SNAP application. The application process is time-consuming and difficult to
navigate.
2. Expand outreach and educational support to eligible SNAP recipients. Many kupuna(seniors)
are eligible for SNAP. However, the kupuna population do not apply because they are under the
impression the benefits are too little to warrant going through the process. Nationally, only 43%
of eligible kupuna apply for SNAP. Additionally, the senior population is resistant to ask for
help.
Similarly, there is a general distrust of government programs among the immigrant population.
You must be a citizen or a legal immigrant under certain conditions to receive SNAP. However,
those who do not meet those requirements can still sign up their children for benefits.
SNAP participants may be transient. DHS sends a lot of mail (notices,paperwork,etc.) to SNAP
participants, and if they have moved, there is a delay in getting the notices, many times missing
deadlines. They lose benefits and must got through the enrollment process again.
3. Rall, communit su. ort to the economic benefits of SNAP rol ram towards a vibrant HI
community. Communities who have committed to poverty reduction efforts recognize that
addressing food insecurity and promoting a healthy lifestyle is key in fostering economic vitality.
2 By Karen Cunnyngham of Mathematica Policy Research(Mathematica)for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and
Nutrition Service(FNS),Office of Policy Support,Jan 2018
Ensuring a
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AL: For all Hawaii Island residents to thrive.
Who is ALICE?
>>STRATEGY:To reduce the number of residents living below ALICE is an acronym developed
the self-sufficiency threshold. According to the United Way by United Way for Asset, Limited,
ALICE metric, 55% of Hawaii Island households were below this Income, Constrained, Employed.
threshold'. ALICE families have income
above the federal poverty level
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2015 Point-in-Time Data basic household budget.
Population:1,431,603 i Number of Counties:4 I Number of Households:445,900
Median Household Income(state average):$73,486(nationa'average:$$5.775)
Household Survival Budget in Hawaii:$28,128 for a single adult,$72,336 fora family of four
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Hawaii 64,201 55% _
Honolulu 301,103 46%
Kauai 21,862 43%
Maui 52,134 51% i
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Current initiatives make Emerging industries provide To serve the community now and
tremendous progress removing major opportunities for economic in the decades ahead the facilities
financial barriers to higher development.Hawai'i CC can in Hilo need major upgrades.An
education for low-income students. help train the skilled workforce updated Hilo campus,combined
Many Hawaii Community College i necessary for these industries to with the new Palamanui campus in
students from low-income succeed,but to be an effective Kona and other sites in the north
backgrounds,however,require partner in this process,funding is and south of the island,will allow
extra financial and programmatic necessary so the college can be us to fulfill our commitment to
support so they succeed and nimble,timely,responsive and serving all segments of the Hawaii
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A significant amount of potential federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)funding is not distributed to eligible Hawai'i Island residents.This lost opportunity
has negative impacts on individuals,families and the island economy.
If SNAP reached 100%of all eligible individuals,what would that mean?
• Improved tcres for Hawai'i individuals and families.
• An estimated $103 mrli n ($45 minion for Hawaii Island) in additional federal
nutrition benefits to Hawai'i each year.
• These funds would generate an estimated <::: ::- ,-,i1i.. : in additional economic activity
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We believe part of the barrier is a difficult application which ranks
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application system and process and follow that up with ',''.),I
outreach to eligible residents.
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Main Strategies:Application 5
• Research national best practices in SNAP application from other states.
• Research current process in the State of Hawaii The top eight states have an
• Facilitate the preparation of the proposal and policy briefing for updating
estimated 94-100% participation
SNAP application.
• Community mobilization to raise awareness of the issue and committed rate. Let's loin them!
action plans.
Main Strategies:Outreach
• Identify data indicators to determine where eligible residents are Partner orgs logos,contact info.
located for outreach.
• Identify partners and providers of service.
• Based on the above,the team as assigned will develop and help
execute outreach plans. °""•"
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Source:U.S.Department of Agriculture