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Many thanks to the Atlas Farm Store in Deerfield for making this illustrative video about what the HIP benefit cut means in action! HIP needs an additional $10 million in FY25! #mapoli
Editorial: Grocery prices have risen in recent years. A program that helps families buy healthy food while boosting local agriculture is one worth supporting — with consistent and predictable funding. trib.al/NsItxVv
"Grocery prices have risen in recent years. A program that helps families buy healthy food while boosting local agriculture is one worth supporting — with consistent and predictable funding." Thank you @BostonGlobe @shiraschoenberg for supporting HIP! bostonglobe.com/2024/11/04/opi…
Thank you @GBH for covering how the Healthy Incentives Program cut will harm MA farmers and low income families. We need full HIP funding now! @MassGovernor @RonMariano @RepMichlewitz @SenRodrigues #PresidentSpilka stop this unnecessary cut! #mapoli wgbh.org/news/local/202…
"At a time of growing food insecurity, it seems counterintuitive to be cutting the Healthy Incentives Program rather than investing in it", said Gwen Weissinger, marketing and communications coordinator at Worcester's @RECWorcester No cuts to HIP! #mapoli
Cuts to Mass. healthy-food program for low-income residents frustrate families, farmers telegram.com/story/news/sta… via @telegramdotcom
Your vote is your voice against hunger. The clock is ticking — the deadline to register to vote on Election Day is tomorrow, October 26! Register or check your status at: sec.state.ma.us/OVR/
The MA Healthy Incentives Program provides double up bucks for SNAP beneficiaries to purchase local produce. It’s good for farmers & hungry families alike. I support state-level efforts to make up for the shortfall & restore full funding to this incredible program so no hungry…
‘A huge blow’: Funds for low-income residents to buy local produce will be cut significantly masslive.com/westernmass/20…
The Healthy Incentives Program in MA faces a $10M cut. This is a lifeline for 50,000+ low-income families. It supports local agriculture, combats food insecurity, and reduces healthcare costs by promoting better nutrition. Contact your lawmakers: act.yourethecure.org/iWdBz97
‘A huge blow’: Funds for low-income residents to buy local produce will be cut significantly masslive.com/westernmass/20…
ADVOCACY ALERT: please call MA legislative leadership and the Governor's office this week to support the Healthy Incentives Program! HIP needs an additional $10 million to continue operating thru the fiscal year! Full call to action here: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2… #mapoli
This is the final week to submit your application for this round of MA FRESH grant funding. Applications are due Friday! For more information about this opportunity, please visit: buff.ly/3t5beKJ #farmtoschool @MASchoolsK12
S/o to Mayor @wutrain's commitment to food security + nutrition for Boston students + her strong recognition of the bond w/ WMA farmers like Joe Czajkowski in Hadley, which makes it possible. Glad to join the Mayor, @RepMcGovern, Joe, @MassDeptAgr, @MAFoodSys, @MAFarmtoSchool
Early bird tickets for the 2024 MA Food System Forum are now available! This year's Forum will take place on Tuesday, December 17th at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, from 8 am – 4 pm. Early bird pricing will last until October 1! eventbrite.com/e/2024-massach…
The next round of applications for the MA FRESH grant is now live. The application deadline is 10/11. Join us for info sessions (9/5 for NSLP Sponsors & 9/6 for CACFP Sponsors) to learn about this funding opportunity. Learn more & register > buff.ly/3SZ6kZY
A joy to celebrate #NationalFarmersMarketWeek @ @GrowFoodNton's Tues. Market, joining @MassDeptAgr, @DTA_Listens, @MAFarmMarkets, @SabadosaMA + more! We can do it all: end food insecurity, increase access to healthy food, support farms + farming, + boost the regional economy.
Today the Campaign for HIP Funding celebrated its hard work in winning almost $16 million in the FY25 budget Thank you to our coalition partners, champions @HannahEKaneMA @Jo_Comerford & legislative leadership 4 supporting healthy families and sustainable farms! #HIPworks #mapoli
Thank you @SalemSchoolsk12 for inviting the Collaborative to your farm to school tour! The day highlighted how collaboration is key to ensuring students achieve food literacy.
Thank you Speaker @RonMariano and HWM Chair @RepMichlewitz for including $5.1 million for the Healthy Incentives Program in the FY24 supp budget! This triple win program is critical to support healthy families, sustainable farms, and the local economy! #mapoli
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Rep. Jim O'Day
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Raise Up MA
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