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 e-book 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...