The government shutdown and disruption of SNAP benefits led to increased food insecurity. To help alleviate hunger, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Committee on Social Concerns donated $2000 to Hawaii Foodbank, $2000 to Maui Foodbank, $2000 to Hawaii Foodbank Kaua1, $2000 to Kauai Independent Food Bank, and $2000 to The Food Basket.

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Today the Midwest Buddhist Temple's Homeless Project reached a major milestone: their 10 year anniversary! They celebrated by making and delivering 300 sandwich bags and countless warm clothing items to local shelters.

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