Changes to the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)
Starting December 1, 2024, the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) is changing. For all households, regardless of size, the maximum benefit for HIP will be $20…
Spotlights
Ascentria Care Alliance SNAP-Ed
SNAP-Ed work happens in many different ways all across Massachusetts. This month, we are highlighting Ascentria Care Alliance. In October, the Ascentria SNAP-Ed team participated…
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. This is a special time to recognize and highlight Hispanic history and…
Middlesex Community College Food Pantry
As part of SNAP-Ed, Middlesex Community College (MCC) works with University of Massachusetts Nutrition Education Program (UMass NEP) to use Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP)…
Farm Field Trips in Western Massachusetts
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is one of four SNAP-Ed Implementing Agencies doing great work with people like you in our communities. Some of…
New Summer Food Programs
Summer Nutrition Programs help kids get the food and nutrition they need. This summer, while school is out, SUN Programs offer access to healthy foods…
Showing SNAP-Ed in Action
This website—blog posts, recipes, activities for kids—is just one part of the SNAP-Ed work happening in Massachusetts. You may have interacted with SNAP-Ed in a…
AAPI Heritage Month 2024
SNAP-Ed’s Spotlight for May 24 is provided to us by, Grace Yung Watson, the Economic Assistance Policy Analyst & Writer for the Dept. of Transitional…
Low Equipment Recipes
In the busy season of back to school after the winter break, planning and cooking meals can be just one extra task. One pot meals…
Beyond the Table 2024
This month marks #NationalNutritionMonth celebrating its 50th year having started in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s campaign encourages everyone to…