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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for December 2018

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

Good news/bad news for 2019: Victories and challenges ahead, SNAP 101 training on Jan 16th and Boston Coalition Meeting Jan 22nd.

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/20/2018 - 12:41pm
Dear Coalition members.  The good news! THANK YOU for an incredible year of advocacy work in 2018.  
  • The Farm Bill is DONE without major cuts to SNAP - VICTORY!   

EDSAP: Major & exciting DTA change for older adults and persons with disabilities!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/19/2018 - 10:31am
Exciting News! DTA has started implementing the Elderly and Disabled Simplified Application Project- EDSAP! We know this sounds like alphabet soup - but EDSAP is one of the most exciting things to happen to SNAP in Massachusetts in years.   
 

VICTORY! Farm Bill Conf Report Passes House and Senate; Reminder to sign onto TY letter to Baker Admin on Public Charge Comments - Deadline 12/14 at NOON

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/13/2018 - 1:36pm
Good news for SNAP Coalition Members!  
 
Farm Bill Update: 

SNAP Rights and MA College Students - Outreach YouTube Video !!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/11/2018 - 8:06pm

Over 210K comments filed to Trump Admin re Public Charge proposed rules; Organizational Sign-on TY letter to EOHHS - Please join us by 12/14!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/11/2018 - 3:01pm

Over 123, 000 comments already filed in opposition to Trump Admin public charge proposed rules - PLEASE file your comments this week!!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/04/2018 - 5:21pm