What's new at MLS

A few updates below. Thee most critical and important is Monday’s event at the State House: Join MLRI & MA Coalition for the Homeless Monday 11-Noon in front of the State House to uphold shelter for children and families   We urge you to join us on Monday to call on the Governor…

ICYMI - tomorrow is the LAST SNAP Coalition meeting before the 4th Tuesday in September.   Just popping this email from Friday back into your inbox with the Zoom link   Coalition meeting Tuesday, July 23 - last Coalition meeting until September! Our next Coalition meeting…

A brief note to flag that DTA Connect has been experiencing technical difficulties. Many folks may not have been able to access DTA Connect yesterday or this morning. DTA has an alert posted on Mass.gov/DTA about this.  The DTAConnect online applications for SNAP and cash benefits…

Greetings all, hoping you had a rest filled 4th of July break. We want to share some important updates and reminders as summer rolls on. We also attached DTA’s July updates to the Advisory Boards, which covers a number of the things below. Our next Coalition meeting will be on Tuesday,…

Hi Everyone, At last week's meeting we heard about PA Prior Authorization and were cut short hearing about "referred eligibles." Attached & set out below is more information about both.   PCA Prior Authorization. Attached are a few of the charts we showed you at last week's…

A few items to share.    State SNAP for MA Immigrants - Materials  Thanks to those of you who attended yesterday’s training on SNAP for Massachusetts immigrants. 196 folks registered in less than 24 hours!  WOW! We are following up with materials for both attendees…

Our next Coalition meeting is this upcoming Tuesday! We look forward to seeing you then.    SNAP Coalition meeting Tuesday, 2/22 from 10-11:30    Our agenda will include:   Federal updates on SNAP, child nutrition and status of federal public health…

We hope you all are safe and warm during today’s storm! As Pat shared last night, DTA local offices are closed today. And, if SNAP households lose power for 4+ hours and have to toss food bought with SNAP, share information about replacement SNAP benefits.    A number of…

Head's up - DTA offices are CLOSED 2/25. See DTA alert below.    But, don't forget, SNAP households that lose power for 4+ hours and where food purchased with SNAP is unsafe to eat can apply for SNAP replacement benefits. Here's info on MLRI's webpage on SNAP…

  We need your help. Please contact your Massachusetts HOUSE member to urge them to co-sponsor Rep Spanberger's legislation to EXTEND USDA waiver authority to keep feeding children in the face of numerous challenges such as school closures, virtual learning, and the need to social…