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Greetings Coalition members. We have lots of important updates as 2022 comes to a close.   December 6th SNAP Coalition Meeting: Our final 2022 Coalition meeting is Tuesday, December 6th from 10 to 11:30 AM. The Zoom link is here (note it is a different link than our normal Zoom…

DTA recently issued a number of policy memos we wish to bring to your attention.  Some of these policy memos will have an impact on your clients. DTA has issued these memos largely in response to recent negative press including a report by the State Inspector General that took issue with DTA’s lack…

As kids head back to school, we wanted to share a few important factoids about the National School Lunch Program (NLSP) that may help more families get free and reduced-price school meals. Free/reduced-price meals are available to low income children enrolled in a public, charter, parochial or…

DTA just released guidance on the process for issuing SNAP replacement benefits due to Hurricane Irene. The guidance identifies the 91 cities and towns for which verification of loss of power or collateral contace of loss is not required. SNAP recipients residing in other cities and towns may also…