Hawaii Expands Free School Meals | Honolulu News

Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, Hawaii will feed 12,000 more students for free—those whose families earn up to 300% of the poverty line. Part of Act 139, this expansion removes meal fees for eligible kids and tackles Hawaii’s high cost of living. Superintendent Keith Hayashi says fed kids learn better, and families can apply anytime via EZMealApp.com or get help at their child’s school. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f0b210aeda54fa9