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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for June 2022

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

MA Hunger Free Campus Bill Update; WH Conference testimony/recommendations welcome; GBFB Report and more!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/28/2022 - 5:01pm

Thanks to all who attended this AM’s SNAP Coalition meeting. We appreciate all your advocacy work on the state and national level.  The NEXT SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, July 26th.  We may also hold a “second Tuesday” Coalition meeting in July or August to dive into more details on both the SNAP standard medical expense self-declaration policy, and the SNAP ET childcare policy. Look out for follow up details.   

This eblast follows up on a couple of items that need your help.

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Reminder re 7/28 Food SNAP Coalition meeting; MLRI statement and Guv Baker action on Dobbs v Jackson Supt Ct decision

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/27/2022 - 4:11pm
This is a gentle reminder of our June 28th SNAP Coalition meeting from 10 to 11 AM tomorrow.  Here is the 
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Reminder: Food Security Listening Session with Congressman Jim McGovern, June 27th, 10AM - Still time to sign up by 5 PM today!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/24/2022 - 3:20pm

Just a short reminder about Monday’s Listening Session on Food Security issues with Congressman Jim McGovern, from 10 to 11:30AM. This session is to gather more testimony and recommendations from Massachusetts residents with lived expertise, which will be provided to the White House. 

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SNAP Updates: Free Child Care under SNAP ET; New SNAP Policy on Medical Expenses, RMP - and Calls to Congress Needed!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/23/2022 - 10:41am
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MA residents with lived expertise invited to Food Security Listening Session with Congressman Jim McGovern, June 27th, 10 - 11:30 AM

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/22/2022 - 4:02am
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Federal and State "public charge" guidance updated; Language access bill moves forward!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/17/2022 - 11:42am
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Food insecurity increasing in MA with rising food prices; FY23 Budget Priorities and Hunger Free Campus Legislation on the move!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/10/2022 - 8:07am

The Massachusetts House and Senate have each completed their work on their respective FY23 budgets, which are now in “Conference Committee” where the six “Conferees” work out the differences.  There are FOUR top budget priorities that need your help. 

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