Action Alert: Support the Restaurant Meals Program

Background:

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program generally does not allow the purchase of prepared meals with SNAP funds. For some SNAP recipients, this presents a difficulty because they may either lack the resources or the ability to prepare their own meals. The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) allows states to establish programs that allow the elderly, unhoused, and people with disabilties to purchase hot meals at authorized restaurants. This program is working and expanding food access in many states around the country. HD 2646 would establish an RMP for Massachusetts.

Thank you for joining the Worcester Food Policy Council in our battle against food insecurity! As of May 6th, a total of 5 Representatives and Senators have co-sponsored Bill HD 2646 to establish a restaurant meals program as a part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)! Our goal is to continue building momentum for the bill through some quick follow-up actions.

Action:

We are asking you to:

Write an email to your local legislators!
1. Check here to see if your local State Representative and State Senator have co-sponsored HD 2646. You can find out who your local legislators are here.
2. Use this template to draft your letter to your local legislator.
3. Send your letter to your local legislator via email. Legislators’ email address can be found on their profiles here.
Send a thank you email!
1. If your local legislators have already co-sponsored the bill, we highly encourage you to thank them!
2. Use this template to draft your thank you letter and send via email. Legislators’ email address can be found on their profiles here.
Post on social media!
1. We have created graphics for all of our supporting organizations to share on their social media accounts. The graphics can be found and downloaded here.