Dear Friends of the Worcester Food & Active Living Policy Council, Happy New Year! I hope that you are all entering into 2016 with excitement and energy – I know I am! A New Year is a great time to make change in our lives, and I’m about to embark on a change that I’m […]
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Food Movement Radio
Nearly everyday I marvel at the all the amazing food work happening in the city, and all around Central Mass. From youth growing food in the city, to entrepreneurs bringing farmers and chefs together, to childcare centers growing hydroponic basil – its amazing! And exciting! And everyone and should know about all these amazing and […]
We’re Hiring! 5210 Worcester Program Coordinator
Are you passionate about reducing childhood obesity? Do you love to work with a variety of people, from doctors to childcare providers to community leaders? Well then we may have a position for you! Read the full description here and send in your application materials to Liz. We’ll accept applications on a rolling basis and […]
SNAP Participation Falls due to DTA Systems Problems
Recent data shows that Massachusetts residents that need and qualify for SNAP (food stamps) are not getting benefits they deserve. There has been a significant drop in Massachusetts residents participation in SNAP. The participation rate dropped 7.3% between September of 2013 and September of 2014, whereas the nation as a whole experienced a 1.79% drop. […]
Federal Government Critical of MA Implementation of Photo ID on EBT Cards
As many of you may recall, Massachusetts passed a law mandating that SNAP (Food Stamp) recipients have photo ID’s on their EBT cards. We strongly opposed this move, citing that it is against federal regulations, it is cost prohibitive, it has no proven link to curbing abuse or fraud (which contrary to popular believe is […]