Year: 2018
The Massachusetts Legislature’s Conference Committee will debate and vote on the FY19 budget. We need your immediate help to ensure MEFAP is funded at $18M.
Millions of Americans benefit from federal nutrition programs. One such program, SNAP-Ed teaches families and children how to lead healthier lifestyles.
The Massachusetts Senate voted to approve their FY19 budget, funding MEFAP at $18 million.
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the 2018 Farm Bill – a major win for hunger relief. For what comes next and how to get involved, read more here.
This latest development means we are closer to providing access to school breakfast to more than 150,000 children in need across the Commonwealth.
Nearly 2 million people could lose their SNAP benefits across the U.S. if this proposal is passed.
$20 million in MEFAP funding would enable the four Massachusetts food banks to provide 24 million meals to our neighbors in need.