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The latest information on SNAP/ Food Stamp advocacy in Massachusetts.

SNAP updates: Mythbusting 101; DTA's Reopening, McGovern Roundtable, Unemployment Training!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
07/14/2021 - 4:11pm

Thanks again for a robust turnout at Tuesday’s SNAP Coalition - 104 attendees!  There will be NO Coalition meeting on July 27th.  The next SNAP Coalition meeting will beTuesday, August 10th.  That will be the FINAL Coalition meeting until September, in recognition of vacations and the need for some breaks from Zoomland!

 

SNAP Mythbusting 101 webinar and NEW SNAP Checkbox!  

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Reminder Coalition tomorrow + Child Tax Credit info

Submitted by FoodSNAP
07/12/2021 - 1:21pm
Reminder - Coalition meeting tomorrow, 7/13 from 10-11:30
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7/13 mtg, USDA racial justice input due 7/15, Child tax credit, summer PEBT + Unemployment webinar

Submitted by FoodSNAP
07/08/2021 - 1:45pm
Coalition meetings - next Tuesday and the schedule for July/August
 
Our next SNAP Coalition meeting is next Tuesday 7/13 from 10 to 11:30. The first hour of the Coalition will be a special “SNAP Mythbusting” webinar/presentation from the Shah Family Foundation and three of the top SNAP Outreach partners in the state!
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SNAP App Checkbox on MassHealth Applications; SNAP videos, College Students and MORE!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/30/2021 - 1:21pm

We hope you are finding ways to stay cool during this wild heatwave (officially a heatwave at 3 days!)  Here are some cooling locations around Boston if you need it. 

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DTA office reopening, important studies on SNAP, PEBT, and more!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/28/2021 - 7:56am
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MLRI flier on gig workers and SNAP translated

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/22/2021 - 3:06am
MLRI SNAP Outreach Flier for Rideshare, Delivery, and other Gig Workers - in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

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Guv’s declaration on SNAP Boost, 2 Org sign on letters, SNAP Outreach Funds and MORE!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/16/2021 - 2:06pm

We are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, June 22nd for our next SNAP Coalition meeting (10 to 11:30 AM). We will have important updates on a whole host of issues including DTA local office “reopening” plans, emergency allotments, summer P-EBT and more. DTA will also be present.

1.     Governor Baker and DTA protect SNAP Emergency Allotments!  

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FY22 Budget Conf Committee Priorities/Sign-on letters, SNAP Gap partial VICTORY & Boston Children's Food Insecurity Webinar 6/15

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/14/2021 - 4:56pm

Thanks again for joining us at last week’s SNAP Coalition meeting.  We have two legislative Action Steps we need your help on plus two thank yous!  And we have an important UPDATE on the Baker Admin’s partial implementation of the SNAP Gap effective July 1st.

Coalition priorities for the FY22 State Budget:

The FY22 Conference Committee has been appointed. The House and Senate members are listed below. Here are the core asks from Coalition members:

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Coalition Tues 6/8, action alerts/sign on letters, Find Your Funds and HIP webinars + fantastic Project Bread Globe oped!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/08/2021 - 7:31pm
Federal Legislation Expanding SNAP for Students
 
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Boston Globe Op Ed on Food Insecurity; SNAP Students Bills before Congress; Testimony needed for Rep Vargas' FAFSA Bill

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/04/2021 - 7:26pm

Globe Op Ed: Food insecurity is on the decrease, but a return to ‘normal’ is not an option.

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