The "Feeding Rural Families Act of 2025" proposes an amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 , focusing on the application of the thrifty food plan . The bill's core purpose is to explicitly state that the thrifty food plan, which determines food assistance benefit levels, must apply to both the urban and rural parts of the State of Hawaii. This modification aims to ensure that food assistance calculations accurately reflect the varying costs of food and living expenses across all regions of Hawaii. By making this distinction, the legislation seeks to provide more equitable and appropriate support to families, whether they reside in urban centers or rural communities within the state.