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FoodSNAP's Blog Archive for August 2022

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

New Invite link for WH Conf on Hunger Listening Session Today at 5:30 PM; DTA's Summer Updates on SNAP and Cash Policies

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/29/2022 - 9:07am

Today's (8/29) White House Conference Listening Session for Persons with Lived Expertise - new Zoom registration link:

Please see the WH communication below and share this new link directly with community members with lived experience, asking them to register/re-register if possible.  We learned Friday afternoon that there were some capacity issues with the old zoom.  Below is the new invite to send out to the people with lived experience:

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Updates on EBT Skimming; WH Conf on Food Security Special Session Monday 8/29; Lt Gov Candidates on Food Security - Recording from 8/17 Forum

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/26/2022 - 10:46am

Happy Friday, indeed the last Friday in August. Make the most of it!

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Coalition mtg Thurs @10, PINing video from City of Boston, retailer flier - please share!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/23/2022 - 2:26pm
A couple of reminders on the skimming situation below, and a new video from the City of Boston to circulate! Please let me - vnegus@mlri.org - know what you are seeing and hearing in your communities on this - and if you are working with anyone who had their SNAP stolen through skimming. 
 
Special Coalition meeting this Thursday, 8/25 from 10-11 AM
 
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PINing retailer flier in English and Spanish - share widely in Eastern MA!!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/19/2022 - 3:22pm
PLEASE SHARE ASAP with retailers in Eastern MA: English/Spanish flier for retailers on how to re-PIN
 
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skimming & phishing alert: emergency Coalition mtg for orgs in Eastern MA on Thurs 8/25

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/18/2022 - 3:56am
Please tune in to a special Coalition meeting next Thursday, 8/25 - especially if you work with communities in Eastern Massachusetts (see map below). 
 
SNAP stolen by skimming - next steps, and special Coalition meeting on Thurs 8/25 @ 10
 

An organized “criminal ring” is stealing SNAP and DTA cash benefits by making essentially a duplicate EBT card. This issue has escalated to a point where DTA needs to take drastic action to protect benefits. 

 

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SNAP Checkbox on MassHealth Connector; Common Apps Victory, Lt Guv Forum tomorrow

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/16/2022 - 1:45pm

We have some exciting and positive news to share on multiple levels:

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URGENT: 120,000 households need to re-PIN, info & action steps

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/10/2022 - 2:10pm

~120,000 MA households asked to re-PIN EBT cards to protect against stolen SNAP benefits

 
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Victory on the Common App in the budget!!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/07/2022 - 4:05pm
We are sending a brief email today to share a very exciting VICTORY!! We hope you all are staying cool.
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