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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for August 2014

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

SNAP Update: Helping Seniors to USE (not lose) their SNAP benefits

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/20/2014 - 12:27pm

Helping Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Use (not Lose) their SNAP Benefits: Tips for Helping Strugging to Use SNAP and avoid "Expungement" 

Some SNAP elders and persons with disabilities struggle to use their SNAP benefits because they lost the card, forgot the PIN, need a ride to the grocer store, need someone to shop for them. As a result, the SNAP EBT benefits may add up on the EBT card each month but not get used.  This is often a signal the SNAP recipient needs help!

Attached are TIPS for how to assist SNAP recipients use their benefits.  

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SNAP ALERT: DOR/DTA wage matches and case terminations

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/19/2014 - 5:23pm
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DTA Customer's Complaint Process: Are SNAP or Cash Recipient Complaints Getting Addressed?

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/19/2014 - 11:21am
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Market Basket Crisis Escalates with Part Time Employees Losing Work: TIPS for Community SNAP Advocates on Getting Expedited (Emergency) SNAP benefits

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/08/2014 - 3:09pm
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SNAP benefits to increase with 2.6% COLA starting Oct 1st; SNAP shelter deduction goes to $490

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/07/2014 - 4:56pm

On August 1st, USDA announced implementation the upcoming cost of living adjustment (COLA) for SNAP benefits -  effective October 1st (start of federal fiscal year 2015)  You can find the USDA memo and table of increases at the following link:  https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/snap/SNAP_%20FY_2015_Cost_of_Living_Adjustments.pdf
Here are the highlights:

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Upcoming Events: MLRI's Basic Benefits Training Series 2014/2015; HIP Pilot Final Report Presentation; September SNAP Coalition Meetings

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/07/2014 - 2:46pm

1. This year's Basic Benefits Training Series will kick off on Thursday, October 16, 2014 with a session on Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness. Find the full schedule for all 11 trainings on MassLegalServices, or see the attached flyer.

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Shame at the grocery check-out line: Georgia SNAP and WIC recipients report their experiences

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/06/2014 - 4:40pm

The distressing news story from the Atlantic Journal-Constitution below, flagged by the Food Research Action Center, comes out of the state of Georgia. We would very much like to know if you are hearing of similar store check out experiences in Massachusetts for either SNAP or WIC participants.

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