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National injunction blocking public charge rule from taking effect!

Great news! Today the federal court in New York granted a preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the new public charge rule nation-wide.

More USDA proposed SNAP Cuts, TY booklet to Commish McCue, Medical Expense Webinar and More !

We have a couple of important SNAP resources and updates for you on medical expenses, veterans and “SAVE the DATE” events! And please note the new round of proposed regs to cut SNAP from USDA. Ugh !

1. Say NO to another round of USDA-proposed SNAP cuts!

Public Charge webinar Oct 16 for MA service providers

On October 16th, MLRI, along with the Mass Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), Health Care for All (HCFA), and Health Law Advocates (HLA) will be doing a webinar from 3-4 pm. This webinar is intended to give community-based service providers (including healthcare providers, SNAP outreach organizations, food pantries, shelters, housing authorities, etc) a basic overview of the new public charge rule that goes into effect on October 15.

Public Charge webinar Oct 16

Public Charge Webinar -

Special message: Commissioner McCue leaving DTA

Commissioner Jeff McCue is leaving DTA in mid-October. MLRI and other advocates for low-income people in Massachusetts deeply appreciate and respect the Commissioner and the work he and his team have done since he became Commissioner in early 2015.

Replacement SNAP Lawrence, new harmful USDA proposed rule & SNAP math resources

Replacement SNAP benefits for SNAP households in Lawrence who lost power/food due to Friday's gas leaks

Are you Ready? Texas v. US Lawsuit Ruling Is Coming.

A sobering reminder of the latest threat to the Affordable Care Act...5th Circuit decision imminent

SNAP COLA 10/1; MA Comments to USDA; New SNAP for College Students Bill filed

THANK YOU ALL for your incredible work submitting #HandsOffSNAP comments in opposition to the Trump Admin proposed SNAP cuts! We also want to update you on the 10/1/19 SNAP COLA, and how you can support CA Congressman Gomez EATS Legislation for college students.

Public charge info sessions - 9/30 Malden & 10/10 Mattapan

To: Food SNAP Coalition

Boston SNAP Coalition agenda + public charge fliers in Haitian Creole/Portuguese