SNAP & Food Benefits
SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It used to be known as Food Stamps.
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SNAP Advocacy Guide
This ebook has detailed information about the SNAP program in Massachusetts, organized in a question and answer format.
108. How do I file an appeal to get a fair hearing?
You can ask for a hearing by either: Calling the Division of Hearings at (617) 348-5321 and speaking with a Division of Hearings worker or leaving a voicemail with information about what you are appealing. or Writing to DTA, P.O. Box 4017...
94. What if DTA makes a mistake and owes me money?
If DTA gives you less SNAP benefits than you are supposed to get, the mistake is called an underpayment or “under-issuance.” You might get underpaid because DTA fails to act on information you gave them, such as: You report a drop in your...
95. What changes do I need to report to DTA?
When you are approved for SNAP, you are “certified” for a set amount of time. This is called your certification period . During your certification period you may have to do paperwork to keep SNAP. You may also have to tell DTA about certain...
Additional State and National SNAP Resources
The following national and state organizations and USDA provide a wealth of important information on SNAP program and other nutrition programs. Food Research Action Center: FRAC.org Center for Budget and Policy Priorities: CBPP.org Feeding...