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SNAP replacement benefits; Agenda for 10/22 SNAP Coalition Meeting

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 2:51pm -- FoodSNAP

Greetings all and special hugs to those of you around the state still without power.  Let us know if there is anything we can do to lighten the load.  Below is information for your clients and the agenda for Tuesday’s SNAP Coalition meeting (yes, 10/22 is the 4th Tuesday of the month!)

 

SNAP replacement benefits for households that lost power

What to tell immigrant families re. public charge, medical expenses webinar, DTA Connect

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 4:01pm -- FoodSNAP
A number of updates and alerts are included in this email. As always, let us know if you have questions. 
 
1. Public Charge: Updated messaging and information for immigrant families
 
As shared on Friday, the revised public charge rule was blocked by the courts on Friday. This is great news! However, we know many immigrant families continue to be concerned about accessing SNAP and other benefits. 
 

More USDA proposed SNAP Cuts, TY booklet to Commish McCue, Medical Expense Webinar and More !

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 3:51pm -- FoodSNAP

We have a couple of important SNAP resources and updates for you on medical expenses, veterans and “SAVE the DATE” events!  And please note the new round of proposed regs to cut SNAP from USDA. Ugh !

1.     Say NO to another round of USDA-proposed SNAP cuts!  

Public Charge webinar Oct 16 for MA service providers

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:16pm -- FoodSNAP

On October 16th, MLRI, along with the Mass Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), Health Care for All (HCFA), and Health Law Advocates (HLA) will be doing a webinar from 3-4 pm. This webinar is intended to give community-based service providers (including healthcare providers, SNAP outreach organizations, food pantries, shelters, housing authorities, etc) a basic overview of the new public charge rule that goes into effect on October 15.

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