What's new at MLS

We have a Coalition meeting tomorrow, 5/25 from 10-11:30 AM - agenda will include state and federal legislative and budget updates and updates / discussion with DTA on the Assistance Line changes and P-EBT.      DTA overhauls Assistance Line - please…

SNAP Emergency Allotments    We have been getting a lot of questions about how long the SNAP "emergency allotments" (extra emergency SNAP)  will continue with the news that the Governor plans to lift the state's public health emergency declaration. We expect that…

As the Senate debates the budget this week, we ask that you join us by taking just a few moments to call or email your state senators to ask them to co-sponsor amendments 120, 445, 502, and 373, related to health access and equity. You can find your senators' phone numbers and email addresses…

Health Announce-Update May 13, 2021 1.      May 9, 2021 MassHealth resumes annual renewals with protections still largely in place Since March 2020, MassHealth has generally suspended all but administrative renewals. In May 2021 it is resuming annual renewals in…

A number of updates below! Be sure to register for the Greater Boston Food Bank event on Monday, 5/17.      MLRI Budget Analysis & the SNAP gap included in Senate Ways and Mean budget!   On May 11, 2021, the Senate Committee on Ways and Means released its…

MLRI's annual Basic Benefits Training (BBT) on Elder Benefits is this Wednesday! Please see the attached flyer for more information, and register using the link below. This training will be done via live webcast.. Please let me know if you have any questions.    Elder…

Info on tomorrow's Coalition meeting, P-EBT access for homeless students, and resources below!   SNAP Coalition meeting: Tues May 11 from 10-11:30   Our Coalition meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday 5/11 from 10-11:30. The agenda will include a presentation from FNS NERO on…

A number of updates below - most critically, please amplify the Boston Globe article on the GBFB study, linked below!    Our Coalition meeting on Tuesday 5/11 from 10-11:30 will include a presentation from FNS NERO on D-SNAP, a summary from GBFB on their report, a discussion…

MA Organizational sign on letter - SNAP administrative funding - sign by end of tomorrow (Friday)!   The 2021 American Rescue Plan includes important investments in nutrition programs, including $1.135 billion dollars of 100% federal funding to states to support states as they respond to…

Two of MLRI's annual Basic Benefits Trainings (BBT) are coming up. Please see the attached fliers for more information, and register using the links below. Both trainings will be done via live webcast. Please let me know if you have any questions.    Immigrants & Public…