Public Charge Rule Updates
This is an update on public charge from Protecting Immigrant Families -Massachusetts.
Highlights:
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AARP teams up with Project Bread for SNAP outreach - information on letters being sent to low income MA AARP Members over the next few months
We just want to flag for you a new initiative between AARP Foundation and Project Bread to reach more older adults and help them enroll in SNAP (or do a “SNAP math check- up”).
10 Days Left to Speak Up Against Trump Administration’s Attack on SNAP
See alert from FRAC Below. Let either of us know if you need help drafting comments.
Remember, the comments can be very brief statements in opposition but please try to write unique comments (e.g. don't cut and paste the same identical text).
SNAP Policy Update, Story Collection Form, Public Charge Webinar
Here’s information on two upcoming trainings, policy clarification on EBT card issuance and a template to collect stories about SNAP for your comments to USDA.
Webinar on “Public Charge” and Young Children in Immigrant Families, Thurs. Sept 12th:
SNAP Categorical Eligibility comments - due Sept 23! MA specific template and other resources
We are following up to provide additional resources and action steps on the Trump Administration's cruel proposed rule that would terminate SNAP for 3.1 million people across the country by gutting "categorical eligibility."
SNAP & Public Charge flier in English and Spanish - share widely!
We've received quite a few questions about how to advise immigrant families worried about receiving nutrition benefits. Attached is a flier (English and Spanish) that you can share with community organizations and immigrant families. If you find it useful, let us know and we will work on additional translations.
Positive SNAP medical expenses update + Save the date for Hunger Action Month Rally
DTA Overhauls SNAP Medical Expense Guidance!!
Resources on harmful proposed SNAP rule: Webinar recording & powerpoint
MLRI hosted 2 webinars to explain what the harmful USDA proposed rule gutting categorical eligibility would mean.
2nd chance! Register for 8/29 Webinar on USDA's Harmful Proposed Rule to Cut SNAP
Another Opportunity - Register for MLRI Webinar on USDA's Harmful Proposed Rule to Cut SNAP
Tell the Trump Administration #HandsOffSNAP:
Growing opposition to SNAP Cuts; Hearing on Meal Shaming legislation; Public Charge materials
Greetings to those of you in the work trenches during late August. Extra cookies for you at the September 24th Boston SNAP Coalition meeting. Here are some important updates to inspire you to fight on!
Growing momentum against Trump Admin Proposed SNAP Cuts! #HandsOffSNAP