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Just a reminder that you can tune into the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health this AM, which starts NOW - 9:30 AM.  Here’s the White House live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/WhiteHouse  And here are the White House Strategy Document, which includes…

September is Hunger Action Month, and there is a LOT going on including tomorrow's SNAP Coalition meeting (10 to 11:30 AM). Zoom link here.      White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health on Wednesday, 9/28. See WH Conference agenda…

We hope you can join us for the next 4th Tuesday of the month SNAP Coalition meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 27th from 10 to 11:30 AM. DTA will be joining us. HERE is the meeting Zoom link.   SNAP Coalition AGENDA for 9/27:   The Agenda will include: Brief federal updates…

On September 8, 2022, the Biden Administration published a new federal regulation defining the meaning of “public charge.” This new rule formalizes guidance currently in effect, and marks a strong move away from the wealth test enacted under the Trump administration which led…

Greetings post Labor Day. Our next Coalition meeting will be Tuesday, September 27 from 10-11:30. Zoom link here.  We have some quick updates for you: Skimming resources - videos with ASL & in English/Spanish on protecting SNAP We are continuing to monitor the criminal skimming…

Please see an update message on skimming from DTA, below. Most urgently- Note that the Quincy and Brockton offices will be open tomorrow, Sept 3, from 9-1, for those who need in-person help changing their PIN.    _________   I am forwarding the email below on behalf of…

We have some exciting college student food security news.  1.      DTA just announced important SNAP policy changes impacting MA college students.  We are THRILLED to share these policy updates with you – details below.…

Thanks to everyone who tuned in this morning to the last Coalition Zoom meeting of 2020! Amazing to "see" 120 of you to celebrate the good news - we have lots to do in 2021! Follow up information below.    SNAP and P-EBT improvements in COVID…

We have many important updates to share with you today. In addition, the end of December "informal" SNAP Coalition that scheduled for Tuesday, December 22nd (10 - 11 AM) will happen for those who want to tune in and get more updates. Stay tuned for an eblast zoom link. More…

A few resources and updates below before the weekend - stay tuned next week for a sign on letter from the anti-hunger community to the MA delegation for the Biden/Harris transition team!   DTA SNAP Application, Phone Line, & Processing Data During COVID   Attached is a…