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

SNAP Coalition Agenda for 9/27 with DTA updates; White House Conference on 9/28; Call your US Reps on Child Nutrition!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
09/22/2022 - 1:20pm
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Biden Admin releases final "Public Charge" rules to protect immigrant households!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
09/12/2022 - 2:30pm
On September 8, 2022, the Biden Administration published a new federal regulation defining the meaning of “public charge.” This new rule formalizes guidance currently in effect, and marks a strong move away from the we
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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
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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. 

 

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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.  

 

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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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