Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Source: State of Hawaii, Office of Community Services Visit the SFMNP site for more information. http://labor.hawaii.gov/ocs/service-programs-index/federal-food-assistance-programs/sfmnp/ In 2000, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) created the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) to provide low-income seniors with eligible foods through farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. SFMNP

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National TAKE-BACK Initiative – Saturday, April 28, 2018

National TAKE-BACK Initiative Saturday, April 28, 2018  10:00am-2:00pm in Hilo and Kona Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe, anonymous disposal. Locations: Hilo – Ka Waena Lapa‘au Medical Complex (Upper Parking Lot), 670 Ponohawai St. Kona – Hawai‘i Police Department Kealakehe Police Station Parking Lot, 74-0611 Hale Māka‘i Pl. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

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Exercise Class Updates!

Did you hear? Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi is collaborating with the Department of Health in Hilo to provide Basic Therapeutic Yoga and Zumba at the Department of Health building! Come join us at 75 Aupuni Street in the Makai Courtroom. Zumba: Tuesdays, April 17 – May 29 4:45 – 5:45PM Basic Therapeutic Yoga: Thursdays, April

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