What's new at MLS

We hope you all are safe after yesterday's storms. Please see below for 2 important updates! Reminder there is NO Coalition meeting tomorrow. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 14th.    SNAP replacement benefits for households who lost power due to…

August 18, 2021 Health Updates On Aug 18, 2021 MassHealth Released Its Draft 1115 Waiver Renewal Proposal for Comment MassHealth has operated under a comprehensive 1115 demonstration since 1997 affecting most of its members under age 65. The current demonstration period expires in June 2022…

Lots of news below, including a permanent boost in SNAP effective 10/1, but also a “benefits cliff” loss of Unemployment benefits after Labor Day.   There is NO SNAP Coalition meeting next week. We will have two Coalition meetings in September –September 14thand…

This is just a brief reminder of the SNAP Coalition meeting tomorrow and other important updates. NOTE – there is NO Coalition on August 24th. Next one is September 28th.  SNAP Coalition Meeting Tuesday, August 10th from 10-11:30. The agenda will include: Federal…

Hoping you are all getting some time off this summer to enjoy the beach and being with family, while also staying safe!   Next and Fall SNAP Coalition Meetings:  The next (and last before September) SNAP Coalition meetings is Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 10 to 11:30…

In follow up to Tuesday's SNAP Coalition meeting, this eblast includes the 2021 state Legislative priorities for Coalition members, introduces MLRI’s new Race Equity and Justice attorney Virginia Benzan, and DTA’s recently updated HIP Finding Tool.  Also flagging the March…

This morning the MA Dept of Higher Education shipped out the eblast below to all MA University and Community College presidents, which includes two of MLRI FAQs to help SNAP outreach partners and community orgs both understand the new COVID student exemptions as well as tips…

Please see below and call, tweet, and engage our Congressional delegation TODAY!   Also, reminder we will have a Coalition meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 23 from 10-1130 AM. We will cover federal updates, state updates, check in on announcements and more. See you…

Webinar: What Recent Actions on SNAP, P-EBT, and WIC Mean for Food-Insecure Latino Children and Families - In English TODAY, February 19, y Español 24 de febrero   Please join UnidosUS and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) for a webinar to discuss the recent federal…

A few announcements and updates on vaccine distribution:     Sign the Petition for Racial Equity in Vaccine Rollout:   The newly formed Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition of 11 civil rights, immigrant justice, and public health organizations, is calling attention to…