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Things to Know about SNAP and Verifications; SNAP Training on Feb 1st!

At the recent Coalition meeting we discussed some SNAP application verifications.

MLRI analysis of Governor's FY2013 Proposed Budget

Yesterday, January 25, 2012, Governor Patrick released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2013 (FY 13), which is referred to as House 2.

Governor's FY2013 Budget - report from DTA

We just received the attached email from the DTA Commissioners Office.  The cash assistance and employment support line items are basically level funded with FY2012.  The Governor also fu

Coalition meeting TOMORROW, Jan 24th from 10 to Noon

This is a reminder that the Food SNAP Coalition is TOMORROW, Tuesday, January 24th from 10 to Noon at St Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, 6th Floor. 

Coalition Agenda for 1/25/12 and Farm Bill Teach in on 1/29/12 in Boston

This is a reminder that the Food SNAP Coalition is on Tuesday, January 24th from 10 to Noon at St Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, 6th Floor.

Recent DTA SNAP policy re out-of-state purchases

You may recently have seen or heard about a DTA policy memo instructing staff to close benefits of SNAP households that have a long pattern (more than 90 days) of use of their EBT card for out-of-s

Jan 24th Coalition with DTA Commissioner Curley; DTA hiring in Web Unit

January 24th Food SNAP Coalition Meeting:

Policy Tips on SNAP Benefits for Households with a Foster Child or Foster Adult

We've received a number of inquiries about how to calculate SNAP benefits for households that contain a foster child or person who is being cared for under the Adult Foster Care program.** 

Upcoming Benefits Trainings: Cash Assistance (1/18) and Food Stamps/SNAP & Vets

This is the bargain of the century!!  We have THREE great trainings coming up - on Jan 18th and Feb 1st!  For a mere $25.00 per session, you can attend these advocacy chock-filled trainin

Farm Bill 2012 Deliberations; All of MA Delegation Signs McGovern/DeLauro Letter

MA Delegation 100% on Letter to Protect SNAP: