An Advocate's Guide to the Food Stamp/ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Massachusetts

By Patricia Baker, Laura Gallant, Deborah Harris, Rochelle Hahn, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, January 2011 Edition

As described by MCLE:

An indispensable handbook for all who need to know about the Food Stamp program in Massachusetts. The 2011 Food Stamp/SNAP Advocacy Guide provides practical information about how and where to apply, who is eligible, and how to appeal a denial or termination. This Guide has been updated to reflect significant changes in Food Stamp/SNAP policy over the past 12 months. Organized for quick reference, the Guide takes advocates step-by-step through the financial eligibility rules. It also provides legal and technical information about the program, including detailed references to DTA regulations and procedural materials. Includes a Food Stamp calculation worksheet.

A bound copy of this Guide is available for purchase from MCLE ($9.95). You can also download chapters in PDF format for free.