Hawaii

Pregnant women and mothers in Hawai‘i have access to various food assistance and nutrition education programs designed to promote health and well-being. Here are key resources available:

Food Assistance Programs

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
WIC is a federally funded program providing Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health and social service referrals. Eligible participants include pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk. Services Offered include: Supplemental nutritious foods, Nutrition and health education, Breastfeeding promotion and support and Referrals to health and social services. Phone: (808) 586-8175

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, including pregnant women and mothers, assisting them in purchasing groceries to maintain a healthy diet. They provide monthly benefits to assist with purchasing groceries

Kōkua Food Assistance Program
The Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) offers the Kōkua Food Assistance Program, providing food assistance to eligible individuals and households impacted by situations such as loss of employment or reduction of work hours. Learn More

Hawai‘i Foodbank
Hawai‘i Foodbank collaborates with over 200 agency partners across O‘ahu and Kaua‘i to provide safe food access to those in need. They offer programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and Food 4 Keiki School Pantries in Distributing food through various programs to ensure families have access to nutritious food.

Nutrition Education Programs

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawai‘i
This organization serves as a support system, offering education and accessible, compassionate care from reproductive health through pregnancy and postpartum care. They address health needs and provide social and mental health support by providing education on nutrition and health for mothers and families, along with support services.

Lānai Community Health Center WIC Program
The Lānai Community Health Center offers the WIC program, providing nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, and health and social service referrals to eligible participants. They provide Nutrition education and support for pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five.

These programs collectively aim to support the nutritional needs and overall health of pregnant women, mothers, and young children in Hawai‘i, fostering healthier communities across the state.