ALERT: March SNAP will be issued early to most SNAP households!
We wanted to share some updated information with you all before the long weekend.
Thankfully, we are not in danger of another shutdown!
FoodSNAP's Blog
The latest information on SNAP/ Food Stamp advocacy in Massachusetts.
MLRI 3/4 Webinar on harmful ABAWD rule, action for Puerto Rico, next Boston Coalition mtg
Register for MLRI webinar to learn about and take action against harmful ABAWD proposed rule
updated SNAP & shutdown fliers, info & webinar on harmful USDA ABAWD proposal
Updated flier on the shutdown & SNAP
status of SNAP & "paused" shutdown, 2019 SNAP & TAFDC MLRI Advocacy Guides, SNAP gap co-sponsors!
SNAP, the shutdown "suspension," and what we know about February and beyond
It's time to CLOSE the SNAP Gap! Please call your MA Reps and Senators TODAY/Tomorrow to co-sponsor !
As you know, the shutdown is temporarily suspended - which is temporary good news til we see what happens Feb 15th. Even with the advanced SNAP benefits, the shutdown has wreaked havoc on the lives of low-income SNAP recipients.
SNAP Gap, HIP and School Nutrition Legislation Needing Co-Sponsors – Deadline Feb 1st
Below is a list of five (5) nutrition-focused bills for which we urge your support. Each bill includes the House Docket (HD) and Senate Docket (SD) numbers for reference. Eventually these will get official “bill numbers” by the House and Senate Clerks. The deadline for co-sponsorship is Friday, February 1st
ACTION STEPS: Please contact your State Reps and Senators this week and early next to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for the 2019/2020 Legislation Session. Below is a brief description with more fact sheets to follow.
Wed 1/23 SNAP & Shutdown UPDATE - DTA robocalls + shutdown storybank!
A few updates on SNAP & the shutdown...
Boston SNAP Coalition AGENDA for Tues 1/22: Action Alert on Shutdown and More Advocacy Resources
This is a reminder of the SNAP Coalition Meeting in Boston on Tuesday, Jan 22nd from 10-Noon at St Francis House, 6th Floor. Below are updates on the federal shutdown and Action Steps. We are also including some updated resources for your SNAP and TAFDC advocacy and info on an upcoming Tenants Rights event.
Jan 22 Coalition AGENDA:
Thurs 1/17 SNAP & Shutdown UPDATE - DTA robocalls, EBT retailer outages fixed, message about WIC
Today's updates:
1. DTA making robocalls to households getting their February SNAP early
Tues. 1/15 SNAP & Shutdown UPDATE - DTA updated resources & other info
Additional information to supplement yesterday's post.
Updated information from DTA:
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