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

SNAP Coalition meeting 10/26; School Meal debt bill signed by Guv Baker; Outreach to MA MOCs on SNAP Time Limit Bill

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/22/2021 - 2:41pm

We hope you are enjoying this lovely October day.  A few things on the horizon for today and next week.

SNAP Coalition Meeting – Tuesday, October 26th

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EBT card access concerns, public charge sign on by Wed!, child care + EBT card to culture info

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/18/2021 - 11:26am
Good morning - Important updates below. In general, please let us know what the households you work with are experiencing when applying for SNAP or interacting with DTA! Our next Coalition meeting is next Tuesday, 10/26 from 10-11:30. Agenda to come!
 
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Coalition Tues, public charge sign on by 10/20, PEBT to SNAP, + Afghan evacuees update

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/08/2021 - 1:40pm
 
We have a special Coalition meeting on Tuesday 10/12 from 10-11:30. The agenda will include:
 
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Powerful testimony at Hunger Free Campus Hearing Yesterday; and DHE letter to 84K Low-Income MA College Students about SNAP!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/08/2021 - 11:21am

Addressing college campus hunger is on the move!  We have a couple of important updates for you from the State House and from the MA Dept of Higher Education.

State House Hearing on Hunger Free Campus Legislation:

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State House Hearings TOMORROW on 2 Bills: College Hunger & Medically-Tailored Meals

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/06/2021 - 5:06pm
Thanks to our friends at Project Bread, here's an action alert on two important anti-hunger bills being heard in two Committees tomorrow:
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    At a Glance SNAP charts, DTA data, Public Charge, other updates

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    10/06/2021 - 4:41pm
    A few updates below. Our next Coalition meeting will be next Tuesday, October 12 from 10-11:30 - Zoom link below. As a "second Tuesday" meeting, we will have two guests to share information and answer questions:
     
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    MLRI Basic Benefits 2021/22 trainings announced including 10/5 training re assisting homeless families; VICTORY MA Senate Overrides Gov's veto on asset test !

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    10/02/2021 - 8:26am
    VICTORY !!  TAFDC and EAEDC cash benefit asset tests ELIMINATED!
     
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    Coalition Agenda 9/28; MA Senate Victory on School Meal Debt Legislation: Last Call for Organizational signers on Letter to Congress - COB today!

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    09/27/2021 - 12:36pm
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    Coalition Agenda 9/28; MA Senate Victory on School Meal Debt Legislation: Last Call for Organizational signers on Letter to Congress - COB today!

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    09/27/2021 - 12:31pm
     
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    Changes in SNAP Benefit Amounts effective October 1st - Resources for your constituents

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    09/23/2021 - 11:06am

    Starting October 1, SNAP households will see an increase in their monthly benefits due to USDA’s revision of the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), and at the same time, the 15% SNAP boost will expire. USDA has also updated some of the income deductions in the SNAP math through a "cost of living adjustment" (COLA), also effective Oct 1st.  

     

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