FoodSNAP's Blog
The latest information on SNAP/ Food Stamp advocacy in Massachusetts.
Updated P-EBT data; Target cities and towns for more P_EBT Outreach efforts
DTA has kindly shared updated data on the number of P-EBT cards (individual cards issued to children) in all MA cities and towns. Most eligible families were issued nearly $399 in total P-EBT benefits, either on their DTA EBT cards or through the P-EBT card mailed to families. DTA sent an email yesterday to SNAP partners with important information to remind families about P-EBT, see attached PDF.
July 10th Deadline for Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Funding; MassLive OpEd on SNAP and COVID-19 Aid package
We also want to flag for you an excellent MassLive Editorial "Food benefits essential in coronaVirus aid package.".
SNAP/TANF anti-racism resources & DTA updates
SNAP Coalition tomorrow (Tues 7/7) @ 10 AM
SNAP and P-EBT data & updates, Vets Benefits 101; US Senate Members discuss "SNAP Boost" 7 PM tonight
We’ve got a number of updates, data from DTA, and info on tuning in tonight to watch speeches on the US Senate floor on the need to boost SNAP. And reminder, the next SNAP Coalition zoom meeting is Tuesday, July 7th at 10AM.
DTA updates: P-EBT and applying for SNAP by phone