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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for June 2020

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

option to apply for DTA benefits by phone, imp. P-EBT & schools info

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/25/2020 - 12:41pm
Important updates on filing DTA benefit applications by phone & P-EBT.

DTA updates, state supp action today, national week of action

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/24/2020 - 2:25pm
DTA updates - interviews, June supp, P-EBT 
 

P-EBT card data by MA city and town; DTA now taking SNAP applications by phone!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/23/2020 - 1:56pm

Thanks to all who joined the SNAP Coalition call this AM.  And special thanks for the state updates from Brittany Mangini of DTA and the national updates from Ellen Vollinger of FRAC.  We have some important information to share both P-EBT cards and a new SNAP phone application process!  

P-EBT card PIN-ing data: 

ASAP Action Alerts!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/23/2020 - 1:06pm
 
A few time sensitive action alerts to follow up to this morning's SNAP Coalition meeting. Additional updates on the DTA front to come soon!
 
Action alert for TODAY from the Lift Our Kids campaign
 

SNAP Coalition Agenda for Tues 6/23; Updates on SNAP renewals and June Supplement

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/22/2020 - 1:21pm

Food Insecurity Data; $41M in Grants Now Available; Updates on P-EBT & Online EBT Purchasing; Upcoming Webinars and Events

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/16/2020 - 4:31pm

First, THANK YOU ALL for adding your organizations to the national sign-on letter to the US Senate and White House, prioritizing SNAP and food security programs in the next COVID-19 federal package.  Stay tuned for a FRAC update on the release of the final letter and social media opportunities to amplify. 

Food Insecurity rising in MA and Baker Admin release of $41M funding for Food Security Infrastructure and HIP expansion:

Last chance on SNAP sign on letter: P-EBT updates; Economic impact payment outreach; More data on food insecurity

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/12/2020 - 8:26am

It’s almost the weekend! Here’s some timely information before you shut down your home computer screen. 

SNAP Support Letter to US Senate and White House: Deadline Extended to COB TODAY - Friday June 12th

June 9th SNAP Coalition Agenda; Photo IDs and MBTA Means Tested Program

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/08/2020 - 3:21pm

Greetings all.  This is a reminder of tomorrow’s SNAP Coalition Zoom meeting, 10 – 11:30 AM and additional updates of interest. 

June 9th SNAP Coalition AGENDA:

P-EBT Updates; Sign on letter to Congress; Immigrant/Benefits Training; addressing photo ID problem at food pantries

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/05/2020 - 3:01pm

We have some important updates on how to PIN the Pandemic EBT cards; reminder on getting your organization’s name onto the national sign-on letter; ensuring local food pantries are not asking for photo IDs or SSNs from families; upcoming Immigrant/Benefits trainings. 

A reminder, the NEXT SNAP Coalition meeting – by Zoom – Tuesday, June 9th at 10 AM. 

NEW DTAConnect.com P-EBT portal to get child's case number 

DTA updates, unemployment info, Tuesday Zoom link

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/04/2020 - 4:01pm