Hawaii, with its tropical climate and rich Polynesian culture, is known as the American paradise. Among its inhabitants are Native Hawaiians that are the Aboriginal Polynesian people of the Hawaiian Islands or their descendants. According to the US Census 2019 American
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Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) bridge the gap between low-income individuals, families and businesses and the financial resources that they need in order to thrive. CDFIs leverage their financial resources by working with state and federal agencies,
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA estimates that 10.5% (13.7 million) households were food insecure