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Impact of $11 Min Wage Boost on SNAP; Upcoming TAFDC Cash Assistance Training on Jan 11th

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/20/2016 - 5:16pm

Updated SNAP chart for working families - January 2017

For those of you who work with low-wage working households, attached is an updated chart on the impact of the $11 minimum wage on SNAP recipients. This gives you the final SNAP math for working households of 1-4 persons - based on working 20 or 40 hours per week. The chart identifies the monthly SNAP benefit for households in the following scenarios: a) minimal or no shelter costs, b) maximum shelter costs, and c) child care expenses at sample amounts. 

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December MassHealth Update

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
12/19/2016 - 3:31pm

MassHealth Initiatives to Control Costs

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Boston Herald: MA Delegation Members Vow to Fight Against SNAP Cuts, 103 Org Letter Highlighted with Boston Elderly Veteran Who Relies on SNAP

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/16/2016 - 10:21am

Today's Boston Herald released a story this AM highlighting the MA Delegation's plan to fight against cuts and structural changes (block granting) to SNAP. As noted in the story, "This week, the Massachusetts SNAP Coalition and 103 other local groups signed an open letter to Bay State leaders demanding they reject cuts or structural changes to the nation’s federally funded anti-hunger and poverty programs."

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Action Alert from Greater Boston Food Bank: Governor cuts MEFAP funding

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/13/2016 - 3:46pm

The following alert is from our friends at the Greater Boston Food Bank. MEFAP was one of the programs adversely impacted by the Governor's recent "9C" cuts to the current fiscal year budget.  As SNAP Coalition members know, demand on food programs that rely on MEFAP has increased with the implementation of the 3 month SNAP time limit that took effect for thousands of MA residents in April of 2016.  Please make your calls this week!

Thanks

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103 Massachusetts Orgs Urge MA Congressional Delegation to Protect and Defend SNAP and Federal Nutrition programs! Client STORIES needed!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/12/2016 - 5:11pm

Below is an email sent earlier today to the Ag/Nutrition staff members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation - both House and Senate. We have 103 local, regional and statewide organizations signed on. THANK YOU ! We received a very rapid response and terrific outpouring of support. You are terrific!

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Updated List DTA Contacts; Trouble shooting "Disappearing" SNAP Web Applications and EBT cards; 2017 SNAP Coalition Meetings

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/08/2016 - 2:36pm

Updated DTA Local Office and Regional Contacts:

Thanks to the great advocates at GBLS, we just received updated contact information for the local DTA Office Directors and Assistant Directors (names and direct phone numbers), as well as the Regional Directors who oversee these local offices. This can be a very handy list for trouble shooting cases. However, please DO try the DTA Assistance Line first before calling these folks. /DTAcontacts 

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85 Orgs on No-Nutrition Cuts letter to Congress - Please Add your Org! Income Maximization Basic Benefits Training on 12/16/16

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/08/2016 - 10:15am

Still time to sign onto "No Cuts" letter to Mass Congressional Delegation! 

This is a brief reminder to SIGN ONTO the Organizational Sign on letter to Congress to protect and defend SNAP and all federal nutrition programs.  To see a copy of the letter, click on letter HERE.

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SNAP Applications & Interview Calls - Please track case examples for DTA! Plus SNAP 101 training & sign on letter to MA Delegation

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/02/2016 - 10:46am

Greetings all. At this past Tuesday's Boston SNAP Coalition meeting, a number of organizations raised the following problems with DTA Commissioner McCue and his staff:

Disappearing SNAP applications:  

Coalition members reported seeing following:

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SIGN ON Letter to MA Congressional Delegation: TY for Defending the SafeyNet- NO cuts/block grants to Federal Nutrition Programs! (Deadline 12/11/16)

Submitted by FoodSNAP
12/01/2016 - 9:46am

Thanks to a great turn out at yesterday's SNAP Coalition Meeting at St Francis House. We know these are tough and uncertain times, but having a strong community of caring advocates and social services agencies matters, a lot! We deeply appreciate your commitment to continue to protect and defend the programs that serve your low income communities, and to help applaud and support the Mass Congressional Delegation as they go forth to battle for low income Americans in Congress. 

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