People should not have to submit the same paperwork multiple times, face transportation challenges getting to an agency office, or repeatedly call a hotline just to access the food assistance they are eligible for.

Election Day is TODAY, November 3! Stand up for the issues that matter to you. Don’t forget to cast your vote before 8 p.m. Every vote counts—make your voice heard! #electionday

Through our FoodSource Hotline, Project Bread is hearing from people who are eligible for SNAP, doing everything they're asked to do, and still, no SNAP. Read their stories.

“I Submitted Everything They Asked For.” And Still, No SNAP.

Eligible Massachusetts residents are losing access to SNAP benefits amid application delays, unanswered calls, and overwhelmed DTA caseworkers. Project Bread is fighting for solutions.

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3 out of 4 calls to DTA aren’t getting through due to understaffing — leaving families who qualify for SNAP at risk of losing benefits. You've sent 700+ messages to legislators demanding action. But we’re not at the finish line yet. Keep the pressure on: projectbread.org/act

Food insecurity is up. Unemployment is up. The number of people receiving SNAP benefits is down - 196,000 down. It's not an indication of a decline in need. It's mostly because of federal policy changes👇

SNAP Access in Massachusetts Is in Crisis: Here's Why

Discover the barriers preventing Massachusetts residents from accessing SNAP and the policy changes needed to help families get the food assistance they need.

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Friends don’t let friends skip voting! Election Day on November 3 is coming up fast. Make your voice heard and stand up for the issues that matter to you. Stay informed with our Voter Resource Center: projectbread.org/policy-work/elections

What do school meals make possible? When kids have reliable access to nourishing meals, they have the energy to learn, grow, and connect. Learn more: projectbread.org/news/school-...

How School Meals Boost Kids’ Health and Happiness

Read about the benefits of kids eating free school meals, including the substantial effects on their overall well-being.

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When free school meals have become normalized in Massachusetts.

Thanks to your tireless advocacy, the House’s supplemental budget includes a significant increase in funding for the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). Support systems like DTA need full resources so people can get the help they need.

As National School Lunch Week ends, let’s celebrate the impact of Universal School Meals in Massachusetts and the school nutrition professionals who feed kids daily! Learn more at projectbread.org/feeding-kids #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #NSLW #SchoolMeals

🚨 The deadline to register to vote is October 24! Your vote shapes the policies that impact our communities, including access to affordable, nutritious food. Use your voice to stand up for the issues that matter most. Stay informed: projectbread.org/policy-work/elections

Boston Food Access Council’s (BFAC) People’s Potluck sent a clear message: DTA matters. SNAP matters. Take action: call on the legislature to protect SNAP access at projectbread.org/act #SNAPMatters

SNAP access is at risk in Massachusetts. We need to take action now! Federal cuts are stripping vital food assistance from families—and the situation is made worse because they can’t reach DTA.

🎉 Happy National School Lunch Week! Every Massachusetts student gets healthy, delicious school meals for FREE! Healthy kids learn better, dream bigger, and build stronger futures—made possible by Universal School Meals and your advocacy.

Kids can start their day right with a delicious and nutritious school breakfast! Their stomachs will thank you for choosing a meal that’s always fresh, filling, and completely FREE for all students. Learn more at projectbread.org/schoolmeals.

On a sunny October afternoon, Project Bread joined food security advocates from across the state on the steps of the Massachusetts State House to fight for access to SNAP.

SNAP strengthens local economies. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.80 in economic activity during downturns. When participation declines, that economic activity disappears, hurting grocers, farmers, and communities. Read more: frac.org/blog/a-delib...

🔔 Early voting begins on October 17! You have the opportunity to elect leaders who will shape policies affecting hunger, poverty, and economic security across Massachusetts. Stay informed with our Voter Resource Center ➡️ projectbread.org/policy-work/...

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Get ready to vote September 1 and November 3, 2026 by reading candidate responses to the Make Hunger History Coalition's questionnaire surrounding food insecurity and hungry policies.

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Every school day, before the first bell rings, school nutrition professionals are already hard at work making sure delicious, nourishing food is ready to fuel students’ minds and bodies.

SNAP access is at risk in Massachusetts. We need to take action now! Federal cuts are stripping vital food assistance from families—and the situation is made worse because they can’t reach DTA.

Eating at school can save a family up to $1,400 per kid. If you were looking for a reason to stop paying for, planning, and packing a lunchbox, consider this your sign.

Ghada, a school nutrition staff member at Horace Mann Laboratory School, wanted to bring her favorite Lebanese flavors to the cafeteria. With our support, she brought a shawarma spice blend to the school that students loved, giving them a chance to eat foods from their cultures or try something new.

How is SNAP participation changing across the country? FRAC’s SNAP Participation Dashboard compiles the latest USDA data to track changes in enrollment and identify where declines are occurring most sharply. Explore the data: frac.org/snap-partici...

🍳 At Dedham Public Schools and Triton Regional School District, our School Breakfast Grant gave their breakfast programs a boost. From making breakfast more appealing to removing barriers to access, learn about how they used the grant and how you can apply for one. projectbread.org/news/project...

What Could a Project Bread School Breakfast Grant Do for Your School?

Learn how Project Bread School Breakfast Grants helped schools with breakfast participation and the benefits of applying for one.

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🎒🍏 With the school year in full swing, Project Bread staff are taking a trip down memory lane by sharing their favorite school meals. What was your favorite school meal? Reply to this post to share!

Since November, SNAP enrollment in Massachusetts has fallen by 16%. Massachusetts is facing an "access crisis,” with high call volumes and staffing shortages making it difficult for people to reach the Department of Transitional Assistance. www.boston25news.com/news/local/h...

🌟 Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 Arlington Public Schools celebrated with a delicious Arroz con Pollo Bowl, featuring a recipe developed by Project Bread.

If you believe everyone deserves access to food, join Project Bread’s Action Team and be ready to stand up for food access when it matters most. mailchi.mp/4c44ac6e9cc9...

Join Project Bread's Action Team!

Sign up to receive action alerts to impact change and hunger policy updates to stay informed

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The school year is in full swing, which also means kids are fueling their days with free school meals! From saving money for families to spending time with friends, eating school meals is a no-brainer. projectbread.org/news/5-reaso...

5 Reasons Eating Free School Meals is a No-Brainer

School Meals are free for all students this year in Massachusetts – it's time to enjoy all the benefits.

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What happens when school food professionals get the tools, support, and encouragement to get creative? Read about Chef Monica’s story and how the School Food Fellowship is transforming school meals across Massachusetts: projectbread.org/news/school-...

From Sicily to Quincy High School: One Chef’s Journey to Feeding Kids

Empowered by Project Bread, Chef Monica brings creative dishes to North Quincy High School. Learn about her story and how we partner with school nutrition professionals to feed kids.

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