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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for January 2015

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

Reminder - Rescheduled SNAP Coalition Boston Meeting tomorrow, 10 AM - Noon

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/29/2015 - 4:01pm
This is a brief reminder that we will proceed with the January SNAP Coalition meeting tomorrow, January 30th, 10 AM to Noon at St Francis House, 5th floor. 
 
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Eos Foundation Grant Opportunity – Breakfast in the Classroom Funding for Schools in Haverhill, Holyoke, Lowell, Lynn and Springfield - Letter of Intent deadline extended to 2/5/15

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/29/2015 - 1:39pm
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SNAP Coalition meeting now this FRIDAY, 1/30/15; Gov Baker issues Closing all State Offices for Tuesday; MA Legislative Bill Filing deadline extended t0 2/2/15

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/26/2015 - 2:07pm
Rescheduled SNAP Coalition meeting:
We have MOVED the SNAP Coalition meeting to this Friday, January 30th from 10 AM to Noon.  We have space at St Francis House, 5th floor (FIFTH) for the meeting.  DTA Acting Commissioner Thomas Massimo has confirmed he is available to attend for the first part of the meeting.  See AGENDA below. 
 
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Information on D-SNAP and Misfortune/Replacement SNAP Benefits

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/26/2015 - 12:49pm
Replacement SNAP benefits due to storm?  
 
We want to be sure you and your clients should know about possible three food options iin the event of storm-reltaed power outages, flooding or even small scale fires, utility shut offs and other household misfortunes.
 
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Greenfield press on fiscal impact of SNAP decline, Gross income test increase for 2015

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/23/2015 - 1:13pm
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 1:13 PM
 
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Bill filed to increase SNAP participation, reduce churning and improve nutrition, health and housing for children! Call your State Senator and Rep to Co-Sign before 5 PM on Feb 4th!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/23/2015 - 11:33am
MLRI is pleased to be collaborating with the Healthy Food, Healthy Homes, Healthy Children (HHH) Coalition - a broad-based Coalition coordinated by Health Care for All. The HHH Coalition is working on legislation to address a range of concerns affecting low income children.  
 
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Survey of New England Anti-Hunger Community on Federal Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Priorities for 2015

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/22/2015 - 12:25pm
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Western and Central Mass Orgs Urge Baker Administration to FIX Erroneous SNAP Denials and Closings; Press on SNAP Crisis; SNAP Coalition Meeting 1/27/15

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/21/2015 - 5:43pm
SNAP Coalition Meeting on Tuesday, January 27th 
 
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SNAP Update: Wrongful SNAP Denials/Closings Continue to Grow in MA, Backlog of Unprocessed Documents Huge; WMass Food Bank Strained by High Unemployment and Food Demand

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/13/2015 - 2:40pm
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2015 Upcoming Events including MLRI's Cash and SNAP Benefits 101 Trainings; ABCD's Elder Hunger Forum; Rosie's Place Policy Director Job Opening

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/05/2015 - 2:00pm
Happy New Year! We are writing to inform you of some important upcoming events for January and February 2015, below. 
 
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