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Hang in there while things are still in limbo. Below are some updates. Our next SNAP Coalition meeting is on Tuesday, October 28th at 10 AM. Zoom link and agenda to come.Federal Shutdown: Currently, NO impact in Massachusetts on SNAPWe appreciate this is high up on your radar. DTA has a FAQ posted.…

We have a couple brief updates below. Please let us know what you are hearing/seeing, and we will see you at our next Coalition meeting on Tuesday, October 28th at 10AM.Federal Shutdown: Currently, NO impact in Massachusetts on SNAP or WICDTA has an alert and FAQ posted. October SNAP benefits are…

Federal Government Shutdown & Impact on SNAP for NovemberWe know you all have many concerns about the federal shutdown and its impact on November SNAP. We share your angst! Stay tuned for details on a rally (outside the State House) early next week! In the meantime, see letters from anti-hunger…

TGIF! But hoping you can take just 5 minutes to help us with a few action steps (and you will end the work week feeling really good about this!).Help get MA Reps Clark, Keating and Auchincloss to Co-sponsor Bill to Restore SNAP BenefitsMost of our MA Delegation have signed on as co-sponsors to…

Thank you to all who joined the Coalition meeting yesterday. We know a lot is happening - we will share updates with you when we have clear information to share! Please keep reaching out with questions in themeantime.Federal Shutdown: Currently, NO impact in Massachusetts on DTA benefits & WICAs…

SNAP Coalition meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 10-11:30Zoom link here. The agenda will include:Meeting DTA Acting Commissioner Michael ColeFederal updates from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and MLRIWhat we do - and don't - know about how a government shutdown could impact SNAP,…

We are writing with a few updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom next Tuesday, September 30.Reminder: Next Coalition meeting is* next *Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 10-11:30There is NO SNAP Coalition meeting tomorrow. We moved this month’s Coalition meeting one week due to Rosh Hashanah, so our…

Topics for this week's Health Announce:Revamped MassHealth Program Advisory Committee: Meeting TodayOct 15 Webinar: Immigrants Losing ConnectorCare in 2026Week of Action: End the Shutdown and Extend Enhanced Premium Tax CreditsNew Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA Foundation ReportMassHealth Dental:…

We know a lot is happening - we are here for you! Please take good care this weekend, we look forward to gathering virtually or in person next week.Shutdown and SNAP: Join Anti-Hunger Advocates on Tuesday at Noon Rally for SNAP FundingAfter Tuesday’s Coalition meeting (see below), please join the…

We are at a loss of words for how to explain/justify what’s going on in the nation and the fact that 40 million people across the nation, and 1.1M in MA, may not get their November SNAP benefits when anticipated.Remember, in MA, SNAP benefits are issued between the 1st and 14th of each month based…