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Coalition Tues, public charge sign on by 10/20, PEBT to SNAP, + Afghan evacuees update

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/08/2021 - 1:40pm
 
We have a special Coalition meeting on Tuesday 10/12 from 10-11:30. The agenda will include:
 
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Powerful testimony at Hunger Free Campus Hearing Yesterday; and DHE letter to 84K Low-Income MA College Students about SNAP!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/08/2021 - 11:21am

Addressing college campus hunger is on the move!  We have a couple of important updates for you from the State House and from the MA Dept of Higher Education.

State House Hearing on Hunger Free Campus Legislation:

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State House Hearings TOMORROW on 2 Bills: College Hunger & Medically-Tailored Meals

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/06/2021 - 5:06pm
Thanks to our friends at Project Bread, here's an action alert on two important anti-hunger bills being heard in two Committees tomorrow:
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    At a Glance SNAP charts, DTA data, Public Charge, other updates

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    10/06/2021 - 4:41pm
    A few updates below. Our next Coalition meeting will be next Tuesday, October 12 from 10-11:30 - Zoom link below. As a "second Tuesday" meeting, we will have two guests to share information and answer questions:
     
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    MLRI Basic Benefits 2021/22 trainings announced including 10/5 training re assisting homeless families; VICTORY MA Senate Overrides Gov's veto on asset test !

    Submitted by FoodSNAP
    10/02/2021 - 8:26am
    VICTORY !!  TAFDC and EAEDC cash benefit asset tests ELIMINATED!
     
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