Haw. Code R. § 17-663-154 - Approval of homeless meal providers

(a) Establishments or shelters who wish to become homeless meal providers shall submit an application with the Food Stamp Program Office (FSPO). The FSPO shall approve the application form for homeless establishments and shelters when the FSPO is satisfied upon sufficient evidence that the establishment or shelter does in fact serve meals to homeless persons.

(b) The FSPO shall make the determination that the applicant meal provider is serving meals to homeless individuals by one or a combination of the following methods:

(1) Conducting an on-site investigation of the establishment or shelter;

(2) Examining the establishment's records;

(3) Confirming with other licensing agencies, e.g., department of health, that the establishment is authorized to prepare and serve meals to the public; or

(4) Through collateral contacts designated by the establishment.

(A) The collateral contact may be made either in person or by the telephone;

(B) The acceptability of a collateral contact shall not be restricted to a particular individual or organization but may be any individual or organization who may be expected to provide an accurate third-party verification of the establishment's statements; and

(C) Examples of acceptable collateral contacts include:

(i) Landlords;

(ii) Social service agencies; or

(iii) Other governmental agencies.

(c) The FSPO office shall notify the meal provider establishment of the decision rendered on the meal provider's application.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-663-154

[Eff 3/19/93; am and comp 11/19/05; am and comp OCT 07 2010] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. § 272.9)