CNP CN block programs total consolidated

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded $2,378,688 to the Hawaii State Department of Education on October 1, 2025, under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555) for the period ending September 30, 2026. The award funds nutritious lunch service delivery to school children across Hawaii through a formula grant structure combining cash subsidies and USDA Foods support, with work performed statewide across Hawaii's public and nonprofit school systems.

The Hawaii State Department of Education, operating through its Office of Fiscal Services, serves as the pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of the grant to multiple school districts and charter schools that provide direct meal service. Identified sub-recipients delivering National School Lunch Program services include Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School, Waialae Public Charter School, Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences, NA WAI OLA New Century Public Charter School, Hawaii Academy Of Arts And Science, Ka Waihona O Ka Na'auao Public Charter School, Ka Umeke Kaeo, Inc., Connections Public Charter School, and Department Of Education Hawaii (KE Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu division). Hookakoo Corp, a nonprofit education support organization, provides supplemental services including food procurement and distribution, nutritional education, and summer program support to augment school lunch operations year-round.

The award also encompasses Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sub-awards supporting meal and snack provision in day care settings. Sub-recipients delivering CACFP services include Navy Region Hawaii Welfare And Recreation Morale, Department Of The Army (US Army Community / Family Support Center), Patch People Attentive To Children, Seagull Schools Inc., Young Men's Christian Association Of Honolulu, Aha Punana Leo Inc., Maui Economic Opportunity Inc., Honolulu Community Action Program Inc., Parents And Children Together, and Hawaii Foodbank Inc. The grant operates under a permanent authority, subject to annual adjustments as required by federal policy.