by James Fuccione | Jun 8, 2022 | News and Updates
The Baker Administration opened a Notice of Opportunity (NOO) to strategically onboard restaurants and food trucks for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) pilot. This is an opportunity for communities working to become...
by James Fuccione | May 18, 2022 | News and Updates
In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is releasing a two-part blog series on food insecurity among older adults. Part 1 focuses on food insecurity’s prevalence among older adults as well as its disproportionate rates...
by James Fuccione | Mar 8, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Less than half (44%) of people age 50 to 80 have ever used a health-related app on their smartphone, wearable device or tablet, according to the new findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging. Those who say they are in poor health, and those with lower incomes...
by James Fuccione | Mar 2, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) with support from the AARP Foundation, released a research brief that elevates the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for older adults and the positive impacts of the temporary increase in...
by James Fuccione | Jul 14, 2021 | News and Updates
The Baker Administration announced that Massachusetts residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can now use their EBT SNAP benefits to buy fresh food and pantry staples online from a variety of participating stores for same-day delivery...
