Helping hunger in Hawaii.The homeless in Hawaii Hawaii, island, United States Hawaii, island (1990 pop. 120,217), 4,037 sq mi (10,456 sq km), largest and southernmost island of the state of Hawaii and coextensive with Hawaii co.; known as the Big Island. may be finding food easier since the state Department of Health temporarily suspended sus·pend v. sus·pend·ed, sus·pend·ing, sus·pends v.tr. 1. To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment: suspend a student from school. food-preparation rules for food offered free to homeless people. Church and community organizations will not have to undergo annual inspections and get state approval to prepare food in kitchens used solely to feed the homeless. After four months, the department will re-evaluate the requirements. Some organizations have said they will continue to seek approval from the state to protect themselves from getting sued if somebody gets sick. |
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