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Coalition meeting tomorrow 3/23; SNAP Gap Interactive Map, College Students, Senior Work Off Abatements & More!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/22/2021 - 11:31am

Reminder, we have our regular 4th Tuesday SNAP Coalition meeting tomorrow, March 23rd, from 10 to 11:30 AM.  

The Agenda will include updates on P-EBT for 0-5 year olds, the 15% boost in P-EBT for kids in eligible hybrid or remote learning models, brief updates on federal and state anti-hunger legislation and more!  Here is the Zoom Link: 

Updated SNAP Gap Map by Zip and by Every Senate and House District!

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federal & state updates, action items, & trainings

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/18/2021 - 7:00pm

Greetings SNAP Coalition members.  

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American Rescue Plan SIGNED! + SNAP gap data, college student into & more

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/11/2021 - 4:06pm
Lots of info below as we head into the weekend. We are all reflecting this week on the challenges and losses of the past 12 months. It has been a year of extreme difficulties, sadness, frustration, and economic strife for so many. We are deeply appreciative of your work and we have hope for the year ahead - We are especially hopeful today because the American Rescue Plan was JUST signed by President Biden!!!
 
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Breaking public charge news!! + messaging for immigrant families

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/10/2021 - 10:11am
We have very positive news to share this morning!! Please also see information below about an upcoming training on immigrants and benefits - this is a very important time to make sure all eligible households get the benefits they are eligible for! 
 
The Trump-era Public Charge Regulations are NO LONGER in Effect!!!
 
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Coalition tomorrow, SNAP caseload data/chart, overview American Rescue Plan

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/08/2021 - 5:05pm
 
SNAP Coalition - tomorrow, Tuesday 3/9 from 10-11:30 AM 
 
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USDA approves MA P-EBT state plan! Approx 96K MA infants and kids ages 0-5 now eligible, and 15% boost in P-EBT as well!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/06/2021 - 8:01pm
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P-EBT Advocacy Strategies; SNAP & College Students Webinar; Upcoming Training on Unemployment and More!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
03/04/2021 - 3:36pm

Our NEXT SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, March 9th at 10 AM.  The meeting will include a presentation by DTA’s SNAP Employment and Training team, to share some of the increasingly important resources available to SNAP households – all voluntary services – looking to get skills to get back in the workforce. We will also have brief updates on the American Rescue Plan, P-EBT for younger kids, and other breaking news.

 

P-EBT:  Advocacy strategies to help maximize use of P-EBT

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2021 State Legislative Campaigns, MLRI's Race Equity/Justice Atty; DTA's HIP Finder Tool

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/26/2021 - 9:16am

In follow up to Tuesday's SNAP Coalition meeting, this eblast includes the 2021 state Legislative priorities for Coalition members, introduces MLRI’s new Race Equity and Justice attorney Virginia Benzan, and DTA’s recently updated HIP Finding Tool.  Also flagging the March 3rd Basic Benefits Training on Income maximization for Working Poor households.

Key Anti-Hunger and Anti-Poverty 2021 State Legislative Campaigns 

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MA Dept of Higher Ed eblast to all MA college presidents re SNAP for students; and new social media tools

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/24/2021 - 7:41pm
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TODAY! National Day of Action to Urge Passage of #AmericanRescuePlan

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/22/2021 - 12:01pm
Please see below and call, tweet, and engage our Congressional delegation TODAY!
 
Also, reminder we will have a Coalition meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 23 from 10-1130 AM. We will cover federal updates, state updates, check in on announcements and more. See you tomorrow! 
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