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About 160,000 residents are on the verge of losing $60 million in federal food benefits, and local food banks and other nonprofits are gearing up for a spike in demand for their services.
The Maui Hub connects residents with farmers to directly distribute produce through an online marketplace. A lot of their Maui customers use SNAP benefits, and they’re already reporting a drop in sales.