The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is implementing the Seamless Summer Option program a few months earlier than scheduled, as approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs, to provide free grab-and-go meals for students during the extended spring break period.
The schools below will be providing breakfast and lunch free of charge to children 18 years or younger, regardless of eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.
Parents or caregivers who pick up a meal must be accompanied by a child, according to USDA requirements. There will be no personal interaction between HIDOE employees and the community. All meals will be placed in containers. Meals will be located outside of the cafeteria, preferably closest to a driveway or other natural access point on the campus.
Parent resources for students are University of Hawaii @ Manoa, which has been sending out weekly email to student parents with ideas and resources to help parents with the crisis. SP@M is also hosting weekly web meetings to help offer student parents support during this time.
Ideas for families, resources on how to talk to your child about COVID-19, virtual field trips, education companies offering free subscriptions during school closures.
The website shares updates on Hawaii Public Housing Association-led initiatives such as rent adjustments, new access to online banking, eviction protection, at-home learning for children, meal delivery for the elderly and prevention of domestic violence. It is very comprehensive and helpful.
Scientists say studies being done in the unusual absence of tourists will help them understand the impact of large numbers of people on the natural world.
UHM President David Lassner made his report to the Board of Regents at their meeting on April 16, 2020. Highlights include:
- UH COVID-19 status and updates
- Student financial concerns
- Refund practices
- $2.2 trillion CARES Act
- UH finances in light of COVID-19 crisis
- Planning for the new future
- Mahalo UH ʻohana
UHM Rainbow Wahine have taken on the “Pass the Ball” challenge on social media to show that their passion for their sports and teams overcomes any distance
NYTimes suggestions of what to do at home during the stay-at-home pandemic. What to watch, read, listen to, cook, make for yourself, adults and children. How to deal and pass the time
Honolulu Museum of Art Blog of different art work and artist you can view at home.
MoMA: brought their modern museum in NYC online for free, explore their classes, read, watch and view their museum
Metropoiltan museum of art: explore the huge museum in NYC from home in Hawaii, 3-d tours, look at art from 5,000 years ago, DIY art ideas, read some free books online and more for all ages.
Mindfulness for your everyday life Stress less. Move more. Sleep soundly. Mediation. Free for current global crisis
The US CENSUS AND THE PACIFIC Calling all students - It is time to Act!
Thursday April 16, 3-5pm on Zoom
This second Town Hall has a focus on the CENSUS and its importance for Hawaiʻi - particularly for the many Pacific Islander groups here (including Native Hawaiians) and students. Although the census administrators have extended deadlines for enumeration, it is still an important issue. In addition, Pacific Islanders must be counted to take advantage of Hawaiʻiʻs fair share of future allocations from the federal government.
Gov Ige proposed a 20% pay cut to government employees on Tuesday, April 14th. Other options like eliminating vacant positions or tapping the rainy day fund should be considered first.
Who is eligible for the Economic Impact Payment?
U.S. citizens or resident aliens who:
Have a valid Social Security number,
Could not be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer, and
Had adjusted gross income under certain limits.
Student Housing page, including contact information and COVID-19 updates.
How to make sure you are receiving the economic impact payment!
This is a link to the homelessness and behavioral health response to COVID19 if anyone works with or knows anyone who is currently homeless. Updated frequently.
Call 211 to reach Aloha United Way as they have new funding to help those who are struggling with rent and utilities. They will refer you to an agency that the funding has been dispersed to, you can only receive this assistance once during the crisis.
City makes non-medical face masks mandatory for most public interactions, including when visiting businesses, on the city bus, or when ordering from the drive-thru.