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Guv’s declaration on SNAP Boost, 2 Org sign on letters, SNAP Outreach Funds and MORE!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/16/2021 - 2:06pm

We are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, June 22nd for our next SNAP Coalition meeting (10 to 11:30 AM). We will have important updates on a whole host of issues including DTA local office “reopening” plans, emergency allotments, summer P-EBT and more. DTA will also be present.

1.     Governor Baker and DTA protect SNAP Emergency Allotments!  

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June 15, 2021 Health Update & Save the Date for June 23 at 3

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/15/2021 - 9:26am

Health Update June 15, 2021

What does the end of the state emergency on June 15, 2021 mean for MassHealth

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FY22 Budget Conf Committee Priorities/Sign-on letters, SNAP Gap partial VICTORY & Boston Children's Food Insecurity Webinar 6/15

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/14/2021 - 4:56pm

Thanks again for joining us at last week’s SNAP Coalition meeting.  We have two legislative Action Steps we need your help on plus two thank yous!  And we have an important UPDATE on the Baker Admin’s partial implementation of the SNAP Gap effective July 1st.

Coalition priorities for the FY22 State Budget:

The FY22 Conference Committee has been appointed. The House and Senate members are listed below. Here are the core asks from Coalition members:

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Coalition Tues 6/8, action alerts/sign on letters, Find Your Funds and HIP webinars + fantastic Project Bread Globe oped!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/08/2021 - 7:31pm
Federal Legislation Expanding SNAP for Students
 
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Boston Globe Op Ed on Food Insecurity; SNAP Students Bills before Congress; Testimony needed for Rep Vargas' FAFSA Bill

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/04/2021 - 7:26pm

Globe Op Ed: Food insecurity is on the decrease, but a return to ‘normal’ is not an option.

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USDA approves MA for $280M in Summer P-EBT for 650K Children! Benefits issued in July & August

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/28/2021 - 9:26am
This is HUGE!  DTA announced yesterday afternoon USDA's approval of the state plan for Summer P-EBT.  YES!  

 

Below is the media advisory.  Here are the core details from the advisory:

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DTA resources on Assistance Line, critical PEBT info, Fairness for Farmworkers Coalition

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/26/2021 - 12:35pm
Thanks to all who tuned in to yesterday's Coalition meeting! We have included follow up resources in this eblast. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 8 from 10-11:30. 
 
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Sign-On Letter for EOHHS to Address "Stuck" Immigrants -Thursday 5 pm

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
05/26/2021 - 9:51am
Sign-on by Thursday May 27 at 5 pm
 
Dear Friends,
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Coalition Tues 5/25, overhaul to DTA Assistance Line + Emergency Allotments

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/24/2021 - 2:26pm
We have a Coalition meeting tomorrow, 5/25 from 10-11:30 AM - agenda will include state and federal legislative and budget updates and updates / discussion with DTA on the Assistance Line changes and P-EBT. 
 
 
DTA overhauls Assistance Line - please share your experiences!
 
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Utility rights training tomorrow, Coalition reminder, WIC materials + more

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/19/2021 - 2:51pm
SNAP Emergency Allotments 
 
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