What's new at MLS

Tuesday, April 26 SNAP Coalition from 10-11:30 AM   We are looking forward to seeing you on Zoom tomorrow! Here is the Zoom link, and an agenda is below.  Federal updates from FRAC State Budget and Legislative update Public Health Emergency extended, and what that…

Our next SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, April 26th from 10 to 11:30 AM. Here’s the Zoom link.    We have a couple of important updates in the meantime including new income levels for Fuel Assistance, upcoming Veterans Benefits training, public charge comments (org deadline to…

Important updates below. Our next SNAP Coalition meeting will be Tuesday 4/26 at 10 AM. Here is the Zoom link, agenda to come.  MLRI Analysis of FY23 House Ways and Means Budget Here’s a link to our budget analysis of selected sections of the FY23 State Budget including…

We have a few updates this week - including a timely ask to get the word out on federal tax dollars!! Our next Coalition meeting will be Tuesday 4/26 at 10 AM. Here is the Zoom link, agenda to come.  FindYourFunds outreach fliers for older adults 65+ who for the first time (!) can get…

We have a number of updates for you all! Our next Coalition meeting will be Tuesday 4/26 at 10 AM.  Pandemic EBT for school kids - first payments go out on 5/25    USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service approved DTA’s plan to issue Pandemic EBT for the 2021-2022 school…

We are writing to alert you to two important briefings this week involving the federal “public charge” rule, as well as urge your support in getting more MA Members of Congress to co-sponsor the LIFT the Bar Act.  Public charge briefings Feb 2nd and Feb…

We hope you and your loved ones braved Saturday's epic winter storm - over 2 feet of snow in some parts of MA, extremely high wind gusts and extensive power outages  - especially on the South Shore, Cape and Islands. See Boston Globe story from noon Sunday. The Mass Emergency…

We have a bunch of follow up items from yesterday’s SNAP Coalition meeting. Over 118 attendees! Huge thanks to both FRAC and DTA for attending and giving excellent presentations. We will follow up separately with federal updates. Here's some key items discussed yesterday. Feb 8th…

A number of updates below. We know this email is long, but it is all important! Please let us know if you have any issues or questions - otherwise we look forward to “seeing” you on Tuesday! SNAP Coalition meeting on Tuesday, 1/25!   Our next Coalition meeting will be…

Before the long weekend, we are excited to share some important updates and resource from USDA and USCIS that may be helpful in your SNAP and cash advocacy for the immigrant communities you serve. USDA and USCIS issue joint letter to state on SNAP and public charge  On Wednesday, January…