Having trouble reaching DTA on the Assistance Line? Check out these tips on MassLegalHelp. The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is the state agency that administers benefits programs like SNAP and TAFDC. www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef... Article by @masslawreform.bsky.social

TY @cwbeacon.bsky.social for highlighting serious DTA access barriers & @massgovernor.bsky.social proposal to bring back antiquated EAEDC asset test for a program already hard to access for many seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers. commonwealthbeacon.org/government/s...

📣 New job openings at MLRI! #WereHiring 🔹Family & Child Wellbeing Advocate 🔹Senior Economic Justice Attorney 🔹Training Program Coordinator: Legal Aid & Community Education (LACE Project) 👉 Learn more and apply: www.mlri.org/careers

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help you pay your heating bills this winter. HEAP covers heating bills from Nov 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026. Learn more about HEAP at MassLegalHelp: www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef... Article by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @masslawreform.bsky.social

El Programa de Asistencia de Energía para Hogares, o Asistencia Energética (Fuel Assistance), puede ayudarle a pagar sus facturas de calefacción del 1 de nov de 2025 al 30 de abr de 2026. www.masslegalhelp.org/es/beneficio... Artículo de @nclc4consumers.bsky.social y @masslawreform.bsky.social

The past few weeks proved what we already know: SNAP is vital to our nation’s health & wellbeing. Leaders must never again allow families to go hungry due to political games. MA must ensure SNAP continues during any future shutdowns. Read MLRI’s statement: mlri.org/2025/11/14/p...

No es legal que la compañía de gas o electricidad interrumpa sus servicios si usted los necesita para calefaccionar su hogar entre el 27 de octubre y el 1 de abril y no puede pagar sus facturas. www.masslegalhelp.org/es/beneficio... @nclc4consumers.bsky.social y @masslawreform.bsky.social

It is illegal for your gas or electric company to turn off your services if you need them for heat between October 27 and April 1 and you cannot afford to pay your bills. Learn more: www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef... Article by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social and @masslawreform.bsky.social

RI & Boston judges ruled last week the Trump admin illegally withheld SNAP $ during the shutdown. “This is a really positive development, and it clearly shows that the administration was illegally withholding those funds to date,” said MLRI's Vicky Negus. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/01/m...

The Greater Boston area accounts for more than half of all SNAP participants in Massachusetts, according to a Globe analysis. Here's a demographic breakdown of the million-plus people who depend on food benefits in the state. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/m...

"We owe young children something better than preventable harm. We owe them food, not excuses." Our co-lead principal investigator, Dr. Diana Cutts, speaks about the upcoming SNAP funding lapse on the steps of the Massachusetts State House.

SNAP benefits are at risk of delay due to the fed gov't shutdown, threatening hunger for 655,000 low-income MA residents. Make Hunger History calls for urgent action at a rally Tues, 10/28, 12pm at the State House to demand leaders ensure Nov. SNAP benefits are issued on time.

A great op-ed in @cwbeacon.bsky.social by Victoria Negus of @masslawreform.bsky.social and @peterciurczak.bsky.social of @bosindicators.bsky.social on strengthening and improving the efficiency of the DTA to address food insecurity in Massachusetts.

1 in 6 MA residents put food on the table with SNAP- it accounts for $1 of every $5 spent in grocery stores statewide. SNAP fights hunger &fuels our economy. The harmful Republican megabill delivers the largest SNAP cuts in history- putting thousands of MA families at risk of losing food assistance.

Tenants have waited years for this critical funding to make lifesaving repairs and modernizations to their homes ahead of extreme weather. But Trump plans to terminate the funding. apnews.com/article/trum...

Yesterday w/ @shrivercenter.bsky.social, @prrac.bsky.social, @masslawreform.bsky.social, @seniorcaucus.bsky.social, Northwestern Law Tenant Advocacy Clinic, & Lakeside Tower Tenant Union, we urged the 1st Circuit to protect tenants, save homes, & uphold a preliminary injunction to access GRRP $$$.

Join our FREE webinar on SNAP 📅 Thursday, September 25, 2-3pm with @masslawreform.bsky.social! Learn about changes to SNAP, implications for food access in MA, and how you can take action. Register now! projectbread.org/events/under... #SNAPMatters #endhunger #foodsecurity

“They complied with all of the instructions. They’ve done everything that they were supposed to do,” said Heather Arroyo, senior immigration attorney at @masslawreform.bsky.social “This was just arbitrarily stripped from them.” www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

MLRI and civil legal aid are ready to stand with the Healey Administration to find ways to mitigate the serious cuts to SNAP food benefits passed by President Trump & Republicans in Congress. www.mass.gov/news/as-trum...

MLRI is so grateful for the long-term support we have received from the @bostonbar.bsky.social, and again this year. We are honored to continue our partnership to deliver justice and serve the legal aid needs of vulnerable communities in and around Boston. bostonbar.org/news/bbf-gra...

What would you do if you lost your healthcare, or if your money for groceries was gone overnight? And you didn't have any money to fill the gap? Hundreds of thousands of MA households could lose groceries or healthcare if the Senate passes the proposals in front of them now.

House Republicans voted on May 22nd for the largest cuts to food assistance & healthcare in our nation’s history— giving more money to billionaires & wealthy corporations. The ultra-rich will get even richer, while millions in Massachusetts will suffer. #MApoli

Yesterday, at least three individuals were detained at Massachusetts immigration courts—an alarming new tactic that undermines due process and the rights of our immigrant neighbors. ⁠

“This is a flagrant violation of fundamental fairness in court and it has not been done under any other previous administration, not even during the first Trump administration,” said Heather Arroyo of @masslawreform.bsky.social www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social

Last week, House Republicans voted to pass a bill that would gut Medicaid & SNAP — stripping basic supports from hundreds of thousands of low-income MA residents, while handing massive tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans.⁠⁠

Yesterday, House Republicans voted to pass historic cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, threatening food and health care for millions in Massachusetts—all to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. These cuts will increase hunger, worsen health, and destabilize our economy. Read MLRI's full statement:

Hidden rental fees are pushing MA renters to the brink-costing families thousands for nothing in return. These “junk” costs are making it even harder to afford a home.⁠ MLRI’s Mark Martinez breaks down why it’s time to end these predatory fees: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/its-...

House Republicans just voted to slash Medicaid & SNAP — essential basic needs programs for low-income individuals across the nation— to give tax breaks to the wealthy. This is cruel & threatens the health & stability of our communities. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/22/m...

Are you having trouble finding an apartment with an eviction on your record?🏠 You may be able to "seal" your record in Massachusetts. ✉️ Seal means that the eviction record will no longer be publicly available. ➡️Learn more at www.SealMyEviction.org!

Congress is considering the largest cuts to SNAP in half a century, threatening a nearly 50-year commitment to preventing hunger for Americans struggling to put food on the table. A thread on the impact of SNAP in Massachusetts and what’s at stake. #SaveSNAP

📣 Take Action! 📣⁠ ⁠ Click the link to contact your State Senator and urge them to co-sponsor Amendment #501 to support families facing food insecurity and financial hardship due to SNAP theft. Every voice counts! www.votervoice.net/MLRI/Campaig...

Monday morning marked a historic milestone: the first day tenants can begin petitioning to seal past eviction records under our new state law. This is a step towards a more equitable housing system for Massachusetts residents.

House Republicans are ignoring SNAP’s proven effectiveness and proposing severe cuts – an act that would have serious consequences for millions of people across the country, worsening hunger and food insecurity.

MLRI advocates and partners @projectbread.org & Merrimack Valley Food Bank stand firm with our Congressional delegation: NO cuts to SNAP! #SNAPMatters #HandsOffSNAP @fracposts.bsky.social

Thank you @pressley.house.gov for continuously speaking out against cuts to SNAP! SNAP is essential for families and individuals in MA and nationwide.

Big news for MA tenants! 🎉 Join Sen. Edwards on Mon, May 5 at 10am at the Brooke Courthouse, for a press conference on the new eviction record sealing law. Thanks to @senatorledwards.bsky.social @massgovernor.bsky.social & @massago.bsky.social for making this possible. Read more: bit.ly/ERS-MA

🚨 It's not too late! Congress is threatening devastating cuts to #SNAP. Raise your voice NOW to protect families, farmers, and local businesses: bit.ly/42M5B2k

🚨 Today’s the day! Congress is threatening devastating cuts to #SNAP. Raise your voice NOW to protect families, farmers, and local businesses: bit.ly/42M5B2k

Thank you @ktkjohnston.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com for powerful coverage - families stolen from by criminal rings need replacement SNAP to put food on the table, until DTA can issue chip EBT cards. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/24/m...

📣 JOB ALERT: @masslawreform.bsky.social seeks a Training Staff Attorney in Boston (Hybrid) to support the development and implementation of its new statewide civil legal aid training program. 👉 Learn more and apply: www.mlri.org/careers/#tra... #A2JJobs #legaljobs

Attention Workers Centers & Immigrant Centers in MA 📣 MLRI has produced brochures so individuals can better understand the different types of FMLA in MA. If your community could use these, please DM us & let us know which languages you need! Digital version: masslegalhelp.org/time-off

Introducing Mass Law Reform’s 2024 Annual Report “Advocacy in Action” ✨️ Whether it is through impact litigation, legislative advocacy, or coalition building, we have the tools to improve and uphold the law. Read full report: www.mlri.org/report-viewe...

Do you have experience with the Lifeline Program? Lifeline provides a $9.25/month discount on qualified phone & internet services. MLRI wants to ensure that this program is more accessible! Share your experiences by completing this short survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Did you know? MA cash assistance grants will go up 10% in April 2025. For a family of 3, a 10% increase means approximately $78 more per month. The Lift Our Kids MA Coalition celebrates this as an encouraging step toward lifting MA families out of deep poverty!

Thank you to the MetroWest Food Collaborative for having MLRI on a panel at the Food Access Summit today! 🙌⁠

Have questions about the Department of Children and Families (DCF) fair hearing process? Learn more about what to expect at a DCF fair hearing, how to prepare, and where to get help. Check out our DCF Fair Hearings Help Center: www.masslegalhelp.org/children-fam... By @masslawreform.bsky.social

Distressingly, Congress ended replacement of SNAP benefits stolen after Dec. 20, 2024, leaving low-income families without recourse - and Congress has not proposed fixing this in current budget proposals.

We're excited to share our legislative priorities for this session! At MLRI we're fighting for a more just & equitable MA. Key issues include housing, economic justice, & racial equity. Stay tuned for ways to support crucial bills! Read more: www.mlri.org/2025/03/05/m... #MLRI #JusticeForAll

Exciting opportunity! 📣 We're hiring a Staff Attorney to lead our child welfare advocacy efforts. Check out the details and apply: www.mlri.org/careers/#chi...