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big news for SSI kids, P-EBT outreach, MLRI SNAP resources and more!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/05/2021 - 1:31pm
To: SNAP Coalition 
Fr: Vicky Negus and Pat Baker
 
Happy Friday! A number of resources, updates, and information below. 
 

MA rolls out letters to 94K low income college students, many now eligible under COVID expansion rules!!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/04/2021 - 4:06pm

Hot off the press is a PDF version of an electronic letter that Department of Higher Ed (DHE) Commissioner Carlos Santiago sent last night to 94,000 MA low income college students. His letter also shares his personal story using SNAP as a college student for his family. The DHE electronic letter was sent to the college students that DHE identified with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0. Note, some of these students may already be getting SNAP – so we do not know how many students will be new to SNAP benefits. 

PRESS RELEASE: Massachusetts Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign Urges Biden Administration to Rescind Public Charge “Wealth Test”

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/03/2021 - 9:31am
We are sharing with you the press release that MLRI released last night with its partners in the Massachusetts Protecting Immigrant Families MA-PIF) in support of President Biden's Executive Order below, and link to the 

EBT customer service updates, Unemployment news, public charge + MCLE training

Submitted by FoodSNAP
02/02/2021 - 2:21pm
A variety of updates on P-EBT, President Biden's planned Executive Actions today, Unemployment and more! 
 

SNAP + College Students, Upcoming trainings, SNAP Coalition mtg schedule, etc

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/29/2021 - 1:05pm
A number of updates and resources below - Including the 2021 SNAP Coalition meeting schedule! 
 

SNAP and college students 

 

Governor's FY22 Budget Proposed Budget Cuts and 2021 Anti-Hunger Legislative Priorities

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/29/2021 - 10:01am
 

Coalition Meeting on 1/26, Unemployment & SNAP flier, P-EBT Updates

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/25/2021 - 1:51pm
Special SNAP Coalition call info below along with other updates - including a flier on SNAP and unemployment benefits!
 
Special SNAP Coalition Zoom on Tuesday, 1/26 from 10-11 to cover federal updates!
 

Health Connector Extends OE to Mar 23, 2021

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
01/22/2021 - 1:41pm
Extension of Health Connector Open Enrollment 2021
 

Biden Exec Order, USDA Appointments, 15% SNAP Boost, College Students and More!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
01/22/2021 - 1:36pm
What an exciting and emotional week. In the face of of sky high food insecurity, a worsening pandemic, and the scourge of white supremacy in our country - We are very glad to be in this new era and we are deeply optimistic about opportunities for change. Which brings us to...
 

Jan 21 2021 Updates

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
01/21/2021 - 10:40am
Thanks to those of you who attended our Health Care Working Group meeting yesterday.  We promised to pass on links to various updates that we didn't have time to cover during the meeting.