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Does the US Census count matter for Massachusetts?  Absolutely!  Everything from how many Congressional Districts we have to the allocation of certain federal means-tested dollars to the state and more.  Thanks to our friends at AARP Massachusetts (why reinvent the wheel?),…

There’s  been a lot of media since the early December  release of federal SNAP rules that impact individuals age 18 to 50 who are “able bodied without dependents” or “ABAWDs.”  What’s happening is very confusing, much like learning a new dance step…

It's time to register for MLRI's SNAP 101 Advocacy Training at Mass Continuing Legal Education in Boston on Wednesday February 5th!     In addition to the SNAP basics and important updates in SNAP land, you will receive a hot-off-the-press paperback copy…

Hello Everyone, January 1 always ushers in changes in health care coverage programs from open enrollment to annual cost of living adjustments.  Listed below are some of the Jan 1 health related changes that you may find useful to know. And let's not forget the Massachusetts minimum wage…

Today is the 6th Day of 2020 - Happy New Decade!  Hope you are all rested up from the holidays for the battles that lie ahead in SNAPland!  And remember to use the hashtag, #HandsOffSNAP     We are writing with a couple of important updates and…

The next Food SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, June 26th from 10 to Noon at St Francis House in Boston.  The June agenda will include:   1. Update on Farm Bill 2012 deliberations: Brief summery of the amendments voted on by the U.S. Senate, the upcoming House…

It is with great sadness we report that in just the past few days, Massachusetts has lost two amazing and beloved anti-hunger advocates: Jeanne Dever of Dorchester, was a lifelong anti-poverty activist in Boston passed away on May 27, 2012. Jeanne was active in the Boston Tenant's Task Force, the…