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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for March 2020

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

COVID-19 3/17 AM update #2: School meal resources - mapping!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/17/2020 - 12:16pm
The second of two updates this morning! Thank you for bearing with us as we try to get information out to you all - we are balancing sharing accurate information as we get it with not overloading your inboxes, and information is changing at a rapid pace. 
 
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COVID-19 3/17 AM update: Coalition call 3/18, cash update & DTA staffing, EBT card rules

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/17/2020 - 9:51am


Reminder - SNAP Coalition special COVID-19 call on 3/18 at 10 AM

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COVID-19 3/16: DTA updates, Coalition call on Wed 3/18 + virtual Coalition mtg

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/16/2020 - 1:11pm
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COVD-19 update: All DTA offices closed Monday 3/16 & Tuesday 3/17

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/16/2020 - 8:21am
All DTA offices are closed today and tomorrow (3/16 & 3/17). Non executive state employees were directed by the Governor not to go to work - information was posted on Mass.gov at 9 PM last night. 
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COVID-19 weekend update - House bill. + great ABAWD news!!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/14/2020 - 3:16pm
I hope you are having a good, rejuvenating weekend. There have been some big updates since the end of the day on Friday, so here is a special edition weekend update!
 
DC court decision - ABAWD waiver rule injunction (no changes on April 1)!!
 
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COVID-19 - 3/13: MA delegation letter re. SNAP rules + resources

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/13/2020 - 5:06pm

A number of updates below. During this very uncertain time, we are heartened to see the immense amount of work being done in Massachusetts to make sure low-income families can weather this pandemic. 

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COVID-19 update 3/12: DTA info to know, federal bills/landscape

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/12/2020 - 12:51pm
Updates for today (so far) on the federal and state level. We will continue to update the Coalition as we get relevant information. 
 
Federal nutrition programs & COVID-19 - Bills filed by McGovern and others - call your Rep!
 
A number of bills were introduced this week, intended to expand federal nutrition benefits to cushion the impact of coronavirus (see links for bill names/more info):
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    COVID-19: Action items re SNAP, MCLE trainings postponed

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    03/11/2020 - 5:15pm
    As we get more information about nutrition programs and plans related to coronavirus, we will share. Many things are in flux at the moment - but the important action items as of today are below! We share your deep concern about what this all means for folks struggling to put food on the table (nevermind stock up for the future). Thank you for all your work.
     
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    3/12 @ 3 pm - FRAC Conference Call: Preparing for Coronavirus

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    03/10/2020 - 12:56pm
    See below information about a call this Thursday hosted by FRAC.
     
    We know this is a time full of uncertainty, and we are all concerned about how to ensure low-income households can put food on the table in the event that schools are closed, work is restricted, etc. We encourage you to listen in on Thursday for the most up to date information and for recommendations of what you can be thinking about on a local level. 
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    Public Charge SNAP fliers translated, 4/2 benefits & immigrants training, HIP update

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    03/06/2020 - 10:56am
     
    SNAP & Public Charge fliers updated in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole 
     
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