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Urge your Mayor to join in letter to Congress to Protect SNAP As of this AM, the following Mayors have signed onto Mayor Petty’s letter requesting Congress protect SNAP. Brockton, Gloucester, Gardner, Lynn, Fitchburg, Fall River, Greenfield, Northampton, Taunton, Lowell, Salem, Peabody,…

We are continuing our fight to protect SNAP and other nutrition programs. We are so proud of the great work Massachusetts advocates are doing to engage members and draw more attention to the importance of critical safety net benefits. MA Mayors Weigh in Against SNAP Cuts - Ask your Mayor to Sign…

Hello? Can you hear me? Today, 249 years ago (i.e., March 10, 1876), the very first successful telephone call was placed between Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson. According to historical accounts, Mr. Bell said, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.” Let’s play a game: pretend…

Thank you Massachusetts for keeping up the noise to protect and defend federal nutrition programs! Don’t stop! 1,800+ National, State, and Community Orgs Urge Congress to Protect, Strengthen SNAP Our partners at the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and more than 1,800 national, state,…

Happy Read Across America Week and Belated Birthday Wishes to Dr. Seuss! Yesterday was the birthday of Western Mass native and beloved children’s book author Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. Not coincidentally, yesterday also marked the start of Read Across America week, which always kicks off…

C’mon Massachusetts - we can do this. Let’s dial it up. National sign on letter to protect SNAP - DEADLINE today, Feb 28th! Our colleagues at the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) told us last night they have over 1,000 orgs signed on and at least 122 MA orgs in national sign-on letter to…

Health Care Working Group Meeting Wed April 24 3-4:30 pm The zoom link should be in your calendars. At this month’s meeting we’ve invited  the consultants working with MassHealth  on development of a  new Member Advisory Committee (MAC) to discuss the work…

Reminder: Coalition meeting tomorrow, 4/23 from 10-11:30 Zoom link here. Agenda will include: State Budget updates - FY25 House budget & FY24 Supp Budget: Where we are in the process and next steps.   DTA updates - end to state SNAP benefits for…

Great news! CMS approved the amendments to the 1115 Demonstration today!    EOHHS's press release is here listing some of the key changes.   Changes include 90 days of pre-release services for MassHealth members who are incarcerated (MA will be the 4th state…

We look forward to connecting on Tuesday, April 23. Our Coalition meeting, as always, will be from 10-11:30 AM. We will have updates on the State Budget, federal Farm Bill and policy updates from DTA. See below.  URGENT: Ask House Reps to co-sponsor key amendments  Last…