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DTA EBT skimming videos; Increased mileage rates for SNAP calcs; Upcoming Basic Benefits Trainings for 2022/2023!

Submitted by FoodSNAP

09/08/2022 - 12:01pm

Quincy, Brockton offices open Sat AM for PIN help

Submitted by FoodSNAP

09/03/2022 - 2:56am

Please see an update message on skimming from DTA, below. Most urgently- Note that the Quincy and Brockton offices will be open tomorrow, Sept 3, from 9-1, for those who need in-person help changing their PIN.

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I am forwarding the email below on behalf of Alana Davidson, Director of Communications, DTA.

DTA expands SNAP access to college students, and impo updates from the Dept of Higher Ed!

Submitted by FoodSNAP

09/01/2022 - 8:12am

We have some exciting college student food security news.

1. DTA just announced important SNAP policy changes impacting MA college students. We are THRILLED to share these policy updates with you – details below.

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

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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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