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Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance Announces Federally Funded SNAP Benefit Replacements Beginning October 12  

10/13/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Following the state-funded replacement program launched in May 2023, SNAP benefit theft victims can be compensated through new federal funding

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El Departamento de Asistencia Transitoria de Massachusetts anuncia que las sustituciones de los beneficios del SNAP financiados con fondos federales comienza el 12 de octubre 

10/13/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Tras la puesta en marcha en mayo de 2023 del programa de sustitución financiado por el Estado, las víctimas del robo de beneficios del Programa de asistencia nutricional suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) podrán ser indemnizadas a través de nu

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Massachusetts Releases P-EBT Payments for Two Groups of Early Learners: Students in Virtual Schooling and Children 0-5 in Child Care Settings 

9/08/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Families can apply now through September 30, 2023

Press Release

Massachusetts lanza pagos de P-EBT para dos grupos de alumnos de educación temprana: Estudiantes en enseñanza virtual y niños de 0 a 5 años en centros de cuidado infantil 

9/08/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Las familias pueden presentar su solicitud desde ahora hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2023.

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Treasurer Goldberg and the Department of Transitional Assistance Announce Education Saving Benefit for participants in the BabySteps Savings Plan and SNAP 

9/05/2023 Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg

Residents enrolled in both the BabySteps Savings Plan and SNAP will receive additional funding to save for their children’s future

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces First Restaurants and Food Trucks to Participate in SNAP Restaurant Meals Program Pilot 

6/08/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Selected businesses are anticipated to start accepting SNAP benefits by fall 2023

Press Release

Massachusetts Approved to Continue P-EBT Food Benefits for School Year, Summer 2022-2023 

5/19/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

K-12 families will receive last payments in June and July

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El DTA le rinde honores al Banco de Alimentos del Oeste de Massachusetts con el Premio Lauren Arms Ledwith 2023 

5/12/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Los beneficiarios demuestran liderazgo y compromiso para luchar contra la inseguridad alimentaria

Press Release

Los grupos familiares de Massachusetts recibirán la restitución de sus beneficios del SNAP, financiados por el estado, a partir del 12 de mayo 

5/12/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Reembolso estatal a ciertas víctimas de robo de los beneficios del SNAP

Press Release

Massachusetts Households to Receive State-funded SNAP Benefit Replacements Starting May 12 

5/11/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

State reimbursing certain victims of SNAP benefit theft

Press Release

DTA Honors the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts with the 2023 Lauren Arms Ledwith Award 

5/10/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Recipients demonstrate leadership and commitment to fighting food insecurity

Guest Post

A Major Milestone: Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture Program Surpasses One Million Admissions 

4/14/2023

Inter-Agency Partnership Increases Access to Creative and Cultural Experiences for Low-Income and Working Massachusetts Families

Press Release

Massachusetts Households to Receive First State-Funded Extra SNAP Payment on April 7 

3/31/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance

Speech

Acting Commissioner Sheehan Delivered FY24 Budget Testimony 

3/21/2023 Department of Transitional Assistance