Action Alert: Support MEFAP and SNAP The Massachusetts budget season is in full swing, and we’re counting on our friends in the community to let legislators know the importance of funding good food policy. There are two important Food Policy Council priorities being considered in the upcoming budget battle – increased MEFAP funding and legislation […]
Great News to Share! We were informed today by the city that the Urban Agriculture Ordinance will be submitted to the City Council at the February 28 City Council meeting. Based on that, and on other items that are on tonight’s City Council agenda, we’re going to confine our public remarks to one speaker in […]
On December 12, 2016, the SNAP Coalition sent this open letter to Massachusetts lawmakers urging them to protect SNAP and other anti-hunger programs in the coming months. The letter was co-signed by 103 organizations in the state. We were proud to add our signature and show our support for these vital programs that help so […]
By FALPC Intern, Kristina Kalolo The Massachusetts’s YMCA and their partners are offering fabulous and free Advocacy Trainings for grassroots organizers. This event is a wonderful opportunity to think and practice ways to most effectively persuade decision-makers. Run by Diane Pickles and Lori Fresina, the Worcester training engaged with the following areas: Increase knowledge and […]
In case you didn’t make it to our Quarterly Community Meeting last week at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, here’s a little recap. A fabulous spread of potluck dishes welcomed about 20 attendees, a mix of folks that we knew and some lovely new faces as well. People were told they could bring their kids […]
