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A couple of quick updates from the front lines:  MLRI Analysis of Senate Ways and Means FY25 Budget Here’s a link to MLRI’s analysis of selected sections of the Senate Ways and Means (SWM) FY25 proposed budget released on Tuesday.  MLRI’s analysis focuses on a range of key…

Please add your organization to a sign on letter to the Massachusetts Delegation OPPOSING cuts to the SNAP program!  Deadline: Monday, May 13th.    What’s on the table?  Last week, members of Congress released very different frameworks for their vision of the…

Reminder: Coalition meeting tomorrow, 4/23 from 10-11:30 Zoom link here. Agenda will include: State Budget updates - FY25 House budget & FY24 Supp Budget: Where we are in the process and next steps.   DTA updates - end to state SNAP benefits for…

We look forward to connecting on Tuesday, April 23. Our Coalition meeting, as always, will be from 10-11:30 AM. We will have updates on the State Budget, federal Farm Bill and policy updates from DTA. See below.  URGENT: Ask House Reps to co-sponsor key amendments  Last…

Greetings anti-hunger troubadours and apologies for two emails in one day.     Earlier today DTA sent the April 2024 Statewide Updates to the local DTA Advisory Boards (many of you may be on DTA Advisory Boards). On page 2 of the April 2024…

A number of resources and updates are below! Our next SNAP Coalition meeting will be on Tuesday, April 23, from 10-11:30.  And check out below DTA training on DTAConnect improvements on April 24th!   Mass Legal Help - brand new look and resources! We are thrilled to announce…

Greetings SNAP Coalition members. Hope you all weathered Thursday’s crazy Nor’Easter. Reminder that SNAP households that lost power for 4 or more hours and had to toss food can request SNAP “misfortune” replacement benefits to replace food purchased…

Thank you all for a very robust Coalition meeting today! We will follow up soon with a more robust email, but for today:   Attached are the child care fliers DTA mentioned during the meeting. These DTA fliers, in English and Spanish, include information about how…

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. We will have a lot of updates to share, and look forward to hearing what you all are seeing.   Below is an agenda for Tuesday’s meeting and updated resources on the numerous added benefits of getting SNAP.  Tuesday 3/26 SNAP Coalition…

Greetings Coalition members.  We have some SNAP updates and information on upcoming events. Our next SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, March 26th from 10 to 11:30 AM.  Agenda to follow next week.  How to get help from DTA & new option to report changes on…