State SNAP, EBT benefits delayed due to surge in applications, staff vacancies

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State SNAP and EBT benefits are being delayed due to a surge in applications and staff vacancies.

The Department of Human Services says nearly a quarter of positions for workers who process applications have not been filled.

DHS asks for continued patience and says it’s actively recruiting more workers.

Find more information on Hawaii’s SNAP program here.

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