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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for February 2015

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

SNAP Recertification processing delays- Update and Check-In

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/27/2015 - 3:29pm
Re: SNAP Recertification processing delays- Update and Check-In 
 
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SNAP Coalition members have repeatedly shared problems with DTA not acting on documents they receive on SNAP applications and recertifications.  
 
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Massachusetts Rep. McGovern's #FillUpYourPlate speech in defense of the SNAP program this AM - take a listen !!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/26/2015 - 3:15pm

This morning, Rep. McGovern gave his weekly #EndHungerNow speech on the House floor on his recently launched #FillUpYourPlate campaign. Here's the link to his terrific floor speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIGsc0FaUyw

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MA Food Policy Council: Food Access, Food Security & Health Survey

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/25/2015 - 6:15pm
The following email below is from SNAP Coalition member Maura Ackerman regarding their important survey which Maura shared at the Boston SNAP coalition meeting yesterday. We encourage you to complete the survey (in English or Spanish).

Dear Colleagues,

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Boston SNAP Coalition Meeting Tuesday Feb 24th; Today's press from MassLive.com re Impact of MA SNAP Caseload drop triggering increased demand on food pantries

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/19/2015 - 4:04pm
This is a quick reminder about the next SNAP Coalition meeting in Boston, Tuesday, February 24th from 10 to Noon at St Francis House in Boston 
The tentative AGENDA will include:
  • Most recent FNS data re ongoing SNAP caseload decline in Massachusetts with national trend
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WMass Advocates and Area State Reps call on state to HAULT auto termination/denial of SNAP cases; Cape & Island Replacement Benefits Deadline 2/18

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/17/2015 - 6:59pm

Western Mass Organizations Decry Spike in SNAP Case Closings/Denials:

 
Last Friday, MLRI and the Food Bank of Western Mass hosted a regional meeting of state and national anti-hunger organizations, local State Representatives and the aides of local Reps and Senators. The meeting was scheduled in part to give update on state and federal legislation around SNAP and Child Nutrition programs as well as check in with community groups about the SNAP access problems they are seeing.
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Good News on Breakfast in the Classroom and Instructional Time; Updated SNAP At-A-Glance charts; Updated DTA Policy On-Line on MLRI webpage

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/12/2015 - 5:01pm
This is a quick email in between all the snow storms to share some information with you in your anti-hunger advocacy work.
 
Breakfast in the Classroom and Instructional Time - YES! 
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USDA and DTA extend time frame for SNAP Replacement Benefits for Households Impacted by Winter Storm Juno - New Deadline is Feb 18th

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/11/2015 - 5:03pm
On Monday afternoon we received word that USDA and DTA agreed to EXTEND the deadline for SNAP to February 18th (Wednesday) for certain SNAP households to request SNAP "replacement" or "misfortune" benefits. These are SNAP households who lost power for 4 or more hours as a result of January 26-28th Winter Storm Juno. The SNAP households who were impacted the most by this storm live on Nantucket and Cape Cod, mostly Provincetown. The original deadline for replacement benefits was February 8th.
 
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SNAP 101 and Vets Trainings still ON for Wednesday in Boston; Patriot's Victory Parade; Deadline Extended for House Reps to Co-Sponsor Legislation til 5 PM Wed

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/03/2015 - 1:21pm
The words I wish to write about these non-stop NE snow storms are not suitable for print... but, remember, we are HEARTY New Englanders !  Toward that end, please note the following:
 
SNAP 101 Basic Benefits AM Training and Veterans Benefits PM Training are ON for tomorrow!
 
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