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

Tue, 12/20/2016 - 5:16pm -- FoodSNAP

Greetings Coalition members. Please rest up for the important work ahead in 2017 ! We need all of you feisty and energized to help protect and defend critical federal nutrition and safety net benefits for our nation's most vulnerable residents. THANK YOU for all you do!

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

Fri, 12/16/2016 - 10:21am -- FoodSNAP

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."

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

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 3:46pm -- FoodSNAP

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!

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

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 5:11pm -- FoodSNAP

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!

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

Thu, 12/08/2016 - 2:36pm -- FoodSNAP

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. http://www.masslegalservices.org/DTAcontacts 

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

Thu, 12/08/2016 - 10:15am -- FoodSNAP

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.

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

Fri, 12/02/2016 - 10:46am -- FoodSNAP

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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