by James Fuccione | Aug 24, 2022 | Data and Reports
The Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health (Task Force) — an independent group of national leaders and experts convened by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Food Systems for the Future, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University,...
by James Fuccione | Aug 3, 2022 | News and Updates
The Baker Administration announced that residents can now easily initiate a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application when applying for or renewing their MassHealth benefits online. According to the announcement from the Executive Office of Health...
by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | Data and Reports
Although many changes brought by the pandemic should make it easier for older adults to age in their community, those age 50 and older are less likely to report that they will continue using these services after the pandemic ends, according to a new study from The...
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...
