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Boston Globe Op Ed on Food Insecurity; SNAP Students Bills before Congress; Testimony needed for Rep Vargas' FAFSA Bill

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/04/2021 - 7:26pm

Globe Op Ed: Food insecurity is on the decrease, but a return to ‘normal’ is not an option.

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USDA approves MA for $280M in Summer P-EBT for 650K Children! Benefits issued in July & August

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/28/2021 - 9:26am
This is HUGE!  DTA announced yesterday afternoon USDA's approval of the state plan for Summer P-EBT.  YES!  

 

Below is the media advisory.  Here are the core details from the advisory:

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DTA resources on Assistance Line, critical PEBT info, Fairness for Farmworkers Coalition

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/26/2021 - 12:35pm
Thanks to all who tuned in to yesterday's Coalition meeting! We have included follow up resources in this eblast. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 8 from 10-11:30. 
 
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Coalition Tues 5/25, overhaul to DTA Assistance Line + Emergency Allotments

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/24/2021 - 2:26pm
We have a Coalition meeting tomorrow, 5/25 from 10-11:30 AM - agenda will include state and federal legislative and budget updates and updates / discussion with DTA on the Assistance Line changes and P-EBT. 
 
 
DTA overhauls Assistance Line - please share your experiences!
 
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Utility rights training tomorrow, Coalition reminder, WIC materials + more

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/19/2021 - 2:51pm
SNAP Emergency Allotments 
 
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MLRI budget analysis, SNAP admin funding letter, Warren student bill + GBFB event!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/13/2021 - 9:40am
A number of updates below! Be sure to register for the Greater Boston Food Bank event on Monday, 5/17. 
 
 
MLRI Budget Analysis & the SNAP gap included in Senate Ways and Mean budget!
 
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Coalition tomorrow, P-EBT for homeless students, EBB application opens Wednesday!!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/10/2021 - 12:56pm
Info on tomorrow's Coalition meeting, P-EBT access for homeless students, and resources below!
 
SNAP Coalition meeting: Tues May 11 from 10-11:30
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Amplify GBFB report, DTA offices plan, PEBT outreach info, Price Chopper

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/06/2021 - 4:11pm
A number of updates below - most critically, please amplify the Boston Globe article on the GBFB study, linked below! 
 
Our Coalition meeting on Tuesday 5/11 from 10-11:30 will include a presentation from FNS NERO on D-SNAP, a summary from GBFB on their report, a discussion about DTA's reopening plans, and more - please tune in! Zoom info:
 
Join Zoom Meeting
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Sign on deadline COB Friday 5/6 - join 55 MA orgs re SNAP Admin funding in MA

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/06/2021 - 4:06pm
MA Organizational sign on letter - SNAP administrative funding - sign by end of tomorrow (Friday)!
 
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SNAP Updates - Upcoming Trainings Next Week; Flier on SNAP and Gig Workers and SNAP; WIC updates

Submitted by FoodSNAP
04/28/2021 - 2:01pm

Thanks to all who attended yesterday’s Coalition meeting yesterday.  We have a couple of updates.  

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