What's new at MLS

We have a number of important SNAP policy updates and four important events. SNAP and cash access for New Arrivals from sister states: At the last Coalition meeting, we discussed the problem of immigrant families who recently moved to MA from sister states (FL, PA, NJ, others) and who were…

Our next SNAP Coalition meeting - and the only meeting in July and August - will be on August 1 from 10-11:30. MLRI lawsuit settlement on out-of-state EBT usage - DTA notice of lawsuit settlement sent to @ 11,000 households  In 2020 MLRI filed a lawsuit…

This is just a quick reminder that our next Coalition meeting is Tuesday June 27th from 10 to 11:30 AM. HERE is the Zoom link.  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89331685051?pwd=WjJMMUZKVWtTWUdERmp6WjQvRXFIZz09    The Coalition AGENDA includes: Federal update on Farm…

Our next Coalition meeting will be on Tuesday June 27 from 10-11:30. After that, we will combine our July and August meetings into one August meeting on August 1 from 10-11:30. The Zoom link for both meetings is here.  State funded SNAP boost ended, how to maximize SNAP…

Our next Coalition meeting will be Tuesday June 27th from 10-11:30. The Debt Ceiling Agreement: Harms to SNAP/TANF Thank you very much to everyone who called your member and was vocal in opposition to cuts to SNAP or TANF. We are extremely disheartened and frustrated to report that the debt…

Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC) asked MLRI to create flyers to help older-adults navigate the DTA Assistance Line and access their SNAP balance. Many of their older adult members wanted to know how they could access their EBT balance before they went food shopping.…

Urgent need to act to oppose cuts to SNAP and TANF in debt ceiling advocacy!  See this email from FRAC on taking action today on social media.  #SNAPMatters #CareNotCuts Please continue elevating your concerns and opposition to any cuts to SNAP and TANF to our delegation and within…

We are passing along information about an event at the Boston Common tomorrow, 5/20, where Congresswoman Katherine Clark will be speaking at 3 PM. You can learn more here.    And, here is a tweet thread from MLRI if you want to elevate. Please continue…

You may have heard that, based on press accounts, the White House and Congressional Leaders intend to reach a deal on the debt limit and budget negotiations by early next week. We need to elevate and reinforce the message ASAP that cutting SNAP and TANF (TAFDC) benefits is not acceptable in the debt…

Our next SNAP Coalition meeting will be Tuesday, May 23 from 10-11:30.   Replacement benefits issued for households whose SNAP was stolen before October 1, 2022 Since spring 2022, thousands of SNAP households in MA have had their SNAP stolen after thieves copied their EBT card and…