What's new at MLS

A lot going on this week! We hope to see you at one (or more!) of the below meetings. If you are going to DC this weekend for the National Anti-Hunger Conference, Pat and I would love to see you - please come say hello. And, see below for how to register for the virtual conference. Time…

Thanks to all for attending the SNAP Coalition meeting today. 98 attendees, WOW!  Just a reminder, we’ve got THREE important events next week you don’t want to miss!  (We will send other resources discussed this AM in a separate email) Special SNAP Coalition meeting on…

We are looking forward to seeing you on Zoom on Tuesday!  Coalition meeting this Tuesday, April 25 from 10-11:30 Zoom link here. Our agenda will include: State legislative updates:  FY24 budget updates on core campaigns and the Senate budget…

TO: SNAP Coalition FR: Pat Baker and Vicky Negus   We are in the throes of the FY24 State Budget deliberations and have four important amendments filed last week that we need your House Representative to co-sponsors THIS WEEK!  And we also hope you’ll put on your calendar…

  The eblast below was shipped out to the DTA Advisory Board members on Friday at 3 PM (but we know 99% of you were likely taking a long weekend and/or off to the beach!). The DTA email below highlights the state-funded SNAP benefits as one of Governor Healey's first 100 Days…

SNAP application interviews now required again for all applicants    As of last Friday, April 7, all SNAP applicants must have an interview with DTA for their application to continue. An interview is a conversation with a DTA case manager to talk through the SNAP application, share…

Hot off the press, DTA will be issuing the state funded SNAP benefits a week from today, Friday April 7th.  The eblast below is to the DTA Advisory Board members.    HUGE thanks to Governor Healey, the MA House and Senate for authorizing these benefits, and to DTA for…

Thank you for joining a robust Coalition meeting and discussion on Tuesday! Our next Coalition meeting is on Tuesday, April 25 from 10-11:30.  And thanks to everyone who attended Immigrants Day at the State House yesterday. It was FANTASTIC! Please join us on April 5th for the annual…

SNAP Coalition on Tuesday, March 28th from 10 to 11:30 AM.  First, here’s the Coalition meeting Zoom link .https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89331685051?pwd=WjJMMUZKVWtTWUdERmp6WjQvRXFIZz09    The agenda will include: Federal updates - especially the 2023 Farm…

Updates and action items below, including a reminder on replacement SNAP for households who lose power for 4+ hours during this winter storm. We hope you all stay safe and warm today! Our next Coalition meeting will be Tues. 3/28 from 10-11:30, Zoom link here. Urgent action needed on the…