FoodSNAP's Blog
The latest information on SNAP/ Food Stamp advocacy in Massachusetts.
SNAP Gap Victory in MA IT Bond Bill today! Update on EBT online purchasing pilot
We continue to be amazed by the huge amount of important work the SNAP Coalition members are doing throughout the state to support low income families access to food – schools, food pantries, food banks, community organizations, health care workers. THANK YOU!
SNAP Gap Victory - in the House IT Bond Bill!
Coalition Zoom Tues, P-EBT fliers, CBPP video
We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow on our weekly SNAP Coalition call. It is our 10th COVID-19 Coalition Zoom call - a strange anniversary, but a great opportunity for us all to connect, share updates, and tackle the weeks ahead.
SNAP Coalition Zoom agenda - Tuesday, 5/19 from 10-11:30
The agenda (subject to change):
URGENT - Rep Livingstone's SNAP Gap Amendment today - 1:30 PM deadline to get your MA Rep on early; HEROES Act Resources
Movement in the SNAP Gap Campaign TODAY!
Sorry for this late notice.
SNAP Coalition Zoom Call Tues 5/12; DESE Newsletter to School Districts re P-EBT
This is a reminder of our weekly SNAP Coalition ZOOM call tomorrow, May 12th from 10 to 11:30 AM. Zoom call info below.
1. The SNAP Coalition AGENDA will include:
Tues Zoom info, P-EBT retailer fliers, story collection, etc.
We hope you have some time this weekend to rest and rejuvenate - thank you for all you are doing! Our Coalition zoom call will be on Tuesday from 10-11:30. Agenda to come.
Impo. DTA updates: texts/emails, EBT cards, UI, etc.
A number of updates below! Thanks to the 170 of you who tuned in to the meeting on Tuesday - looking forward to another robust conversation next Tuesday. Thank you for your engagement, for raising important issues, and for getting info out to your communities! These eblasts can be shared widely, feel free to forward.
DTA texts & emails to applicants
SNAP Coalition Zoom AGENDA Tuesday 5/5; Updates on P-EBT, Online EBT purchasing and MORE
TO: SNAP Coalition Members
FR: Pat Baker and Vicky Negus
As we start Week 8 of the MA pandemic-triggered shutdown (yes, week 8), we hope these resources help you to keep serving your constituencies during these difficult times. A deep bow to all the front line anti-hunger and advocacy staff at food pantries, SNAP outreach locations, legal services advocates and DTA workers, as well as the heroic staff at schools, health care facilities and the many emergency response teams.
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