🎉  We’re celebrating a huge win for food security in MA! Both the House and Senate included $176.6 million for the Department of Transitional Assistance in their budgets—a direct investment to protect SNAP benefits for thousands of children, families, & seniors across the state.

People should not have to submit the same paperwork multiple times, face transportation challenges getting to an agency office, or repeatedly call a hotline just to access the food assistance they are eligible for.

Election Day is TODAY, November 3! Stand up for the issues that matter to you. Don’t forget to cast your vote before 8 p.m. Every vote counts—make your voice heard! #electionday

3 out of 4 calls to DTA aren’t getting through due to understaffing — leaving families who qualify for SNAP at risk of losing benefits. You've sent 700+ messages to legislators demanding action. But we’re not at the finish line yet. Keep the pressure on: projectbread.org/act

Friends don’t let friends skip voting! Election Day on November 3 is coming up fast. Make your voice heard and stand up for the issues that matter to you.

Stay informed with our Voter Resource Center: projectbread.org/policy-work/el…

When free school meals have become normalized in Massachusetts.

Thanks to your tireless advocacy, the House’s supplemental budget includes a significant increase in funding for the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). Support systems like DTA need full resources so people can get the help they need.

As National School Lunch Week ends, let’s celebrate the impact of Universal School Meals in Massachusetts and the school nutrition professionals who feed kids daily!

Learn more at projectbread.org/feeding-kids

#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #NSLW #SchoolMeals

🚨 The deadline to register to vote is October 24!

Your vote shapes the policies that impact our communities, including access to affordable, nutritious food. Use your voice to stand up for the issues that matter most.

Stay informed: projectbread.org/policy-work/el…

Boston Food Access Council’s (BFAC) People’s Potluck sent a clear message: DTA matters. SNAP matters.

Take action: call on the legislature to protect SNAP access at projectbread.org/act

#SNAPMatters

In 2024, nearly two-thirds of students enjoyed free lunch at school. Thousands more kids are nourished, focused, and ready to thrive. Did you know that students receive 40–70 percent of their nutrition from school meals?

🎉 Happy National School Lunch Week! Every Massachusetts student gets healthy, delicious school meals for FREE! Healthy kids learn better, dream bigger, and build stronger futures—made possible by Universal School Meals and your advocacy.

Kids can start their day right with a delicious and nutritious school breakfast! Their stomachs will thank you for choosing a meal that’s always fresh, filling, and completely FREE for all students. Learn more at projectbread.org/schoolmeals.

Federal cuts and an understaffed DTA have left thousands without help—77% of calls go unanswered, and 190,000 people have lost benefits in the past year. Call on the legislature to protect SNAP access at projectbread.org/act

Organized by the Boston Food Access Council (BFAC), the gathering brought people together to share their SNAP experiences, sing songs of resilience, share a meal, and connect with policymakers.

On a sunny October afternoon, Project Bread joined food security advocates from across the state on the steps of the Massachusetts State House to fight for access to SNAP.

Through our School Food Fellowship Program, Lawrence Public Schools’ nutrition team is building skills and confidence to serve kids great meals. Thanks for making this work possible. Your support invests in the people who prepare school meals and in every child who eats them.

At Leahy Middle School in Lawrence, Nutrition Services Director Carol Noonan and her team believe every child deserves access to healthy meals with no stigma. Their dedication helps students feel welcomed, supported, and ready to learn.

Every school day, before the first bell rings, school nutrition professionals are already hard at work making sure delicious, nourishing food is ready to fuel students’ minds and bodies.

Your voice matters. It just takes a few minutes to make a difference: Send a letter to protect SNAP access at projectbread.org/act

This is preventable. No one should go hungry because they can’t reach help. We need our state leaders to fund more DTA caseworkers who are working hard so families can keep the food assistance they deserve.

Overwhelmed and understaffed, 77% of calls to DTA caseworkers go unanswered. Over the last year, federal cuts and lack of access to DTA have led to 190,000 people—including 67,000 children—losing benefits.

SNAP access is at risk in Massachusetts. We need to take action now! Federal cuts are stripping vital food assistance from families—and the situation is made worse because they can’t reach DTA.

Eating at school can save a family up to $1,400 per kid. If you were looking for a reason to stop paying for, planning, and packing a lunchbox, consider this your sign.

Ghada, school nutrition staff at Horace Mann Laboratory School, wanted to bring Lebanese flavors to the cafeteria. With our support, she brought a shawarma spice blend to the school that students loved, giving them a chance to eat foods from their cultures or try something new.

🎒🍏 With the school year in full swing, Project Bread staff are taking a trip down memory lane by sharing their favorite school meals. What was your favorite school meal? Reply to this post to share!

🌟 Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 Arlington Public Schools celebrated with a delicious Arroz con Pollo Bowl, featuring a recipe developed by Project Bread.

It’s a myth that people on SNAP benefits don’t work. In fact, many callers to Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline work more than full time. Everyone deserves reliable access to food, regardless of their situation.

Visit projectbread.org to learn more

As part of the school nutrition team at Taylor Elementary School in @NBPublicSchools, Ralph loves hearing what students enjoy and knows their feedback can help make school meals even better. projectbread.org/schoolmeals

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to inspire healthy eating habits with fresh and exciting meals! Project Bread partnered with @GMRI to help school nutrition staff bring delicious seafood dishes to schools.

🍏 School is back in session! This also means students are being fed nutritious breakfast and lunch for free, thanks to universal free school meals.

Learn more: projectbread.org/feeding-kids

🗳️ Tomorrow, September 1, is Massachusetts’ primary election!

Cast your ballot and vote against hunger. Find everything you need to vote at our Voter Resource Center: projectbread.org/policy-work/el…

🗳️ Today, August 28, is the last day to vote early in Massachusetts’ primary election on Tuesday, September 1!

☀️ Thank you for making Summer Eats happen! “It’s nice to go out somewhere, be out in fresh air, activities with kids, and obviously, some food,” said Svetlana B., a parent who brought her kids to the Salem Summer Eats kickoff.

This summer, Massachusetts families with kids in school can get $120 per child to help with grocery expenses through SUN Bucks. Use these funds at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, or select online shops while school is out. Apply by August 31!
Apply ➡️ dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/sunbucks

Did you know Massachusetts families with school-aged children can get a boost—$120 per child—to help stock up on groceries while school’s out? SUN Bucks make shopping easy: use them at grocery stores, local farmers’ markets, or even select online retailers.

ICYMI, Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidates shared their vision for ending hunger in the state at Make Hunger History’s forum on Wednesday. Watch the highlights 📽️ and read the recap 📰: projectbread.org/news/massachus…
#makehungerhistory #makehungerhistoryma #foodsecurity #hunger #senate

We heard these three candidates speak to strengthening and expanding SNAP, investing in resilient local food systems, connecting healthcare and food access, and addressing the inequities that mean hunger continues to fall hardest on communities of color.

Thanks to @RepMoulton, @Tache4MA, and @DeatonforSenate for joining us, to members of our Council of Experts with Lived Experience of Food Insecurity for helping shape this conversation, and to everyone who attended, tuned in, and asked the questions that matter.

Ending hunger takes bold policy and elected leaders willing to make food access a priority. Today, Project Bread & Make Hunger History Coalition brought MA U.S. Senate candidates together to hear their priorities, commitment, & proposed solutions to ensure food access for all.

🚨 The future of food security in Massachusetts is on the ballot. The U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on August 12 at 1 p.m. is your chance to hear directly from Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidates. Reserve your spot for the livestream event: makehungerhistoryma.org/events

🕶️🥪 What's for lunch at Summer Eats? From hearty chicken salad wraps to nutritious sides like a kale salad, Summer Eats sites are serving up delicious meals packed with flavor, FREE for kids and teens 18 and under. Find a site near you: projectbread.org/summereats

Hunger is a policy choice. And right now, policy coming out of Washington and decisions from leadership in our State House are resulting in food insecurity affecting 40% of Massachusetts residents. Inform your vote in the September primary elections to vote against hunger.

The next U.S. Senator from Massachusetts could help shape the future of hunger policy. Be a part of the conversation. Reserve your spot for the U.S. Senate Candidate Forum—register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#makehungerhistory

“Summer Eats is great because you’re feeding kids, and you may have some kids that there’s food insecurity at home and such,” shared Blaise C., who has been in food service for 43 years. He’s retiring soon and wants to make the most of his career feeding kids.

Meet Emily Cabrera, a Nutrition Services Coordinator at Project Bread. “The most impactful thing about my job is to make sure our families get the food, kitchen supplies, and support they need,” she says.

“I love being a part of the community and seeing the kids on a daily basis,” said Anna H., who works at Summer Eats at the Gill-Montague School District. “I love that I also am a part of helping with food insecurities.”

“There should be no person, no kid who's left hungry,” shared Pratigya, a parent in Salem who started bringing her family to Summer Eats last year. Across Massachusetts, kids and teens are enjoying FREE, nutritious meals at Summer Eats sites all summer long!

One year ago, Congress passed the largest rollback of federal nutrition assistance in U.S. history. Today, the harm is here. Since the "Big Beautiful Bill" became law in July 2025, more than 61,000 children in Massachusetts have lost SNAP.

Thanks to Summer Eats, kids and teens across Massachusetts can enjoy free, nutritious meals all summer long. To find a site near you, visit projectbread.org/summereats

#summereats #summereatsma

We’ve got your Summer Eats! Summer Eats provides free, nutritious meals for kids and teens ages 18 and under across Massachusetts when school is out. Find a site near you at projectbread.org/summereats

#summereats #summereatsma

📰 Hot off the press!

Across MA, Project Bread’s partnership with MassHealth has made a measurable difference—reaching over 44,000 people, saving $10 million, and strengthening communities.

Explore the full report: projectbread.org/addressing-hun…

From improved diabetes outcomes to stronger relationships with healthcare providers, our study shows the power of treating food insecurity as a health issue. The numbers speak for themselves, but the stories behind them are even more inspiring.

We’re excited to launch our Healthcare Partnerships Report! 🚀What happens when healthcare and food security join forces? Thousands of lives are changed across Massachusetts.

Thanks to @RepMcGovern for joining us for our Summer Food Rocks Tour in Leominster and Turners Falls! We are grateful for his leadership on anti-hunger solutions. #summereats #summereatsma

Thanks to @RepMcGovern for joining us in Leominster and Turners Falls—we are grateful for his continued leadership in food security, especially as nearly 40% of Massachusetts households face food insecurity.

Our 12th annual Summer Food Rocks Tour was an incredible success! Kids and teens enjoyed filling meals at the park, staff greeted everyone with a smile as they handed out meals, and families shared how Summer Eats helps them breathe a bit easier.

☀️🍉 Hear from parents about why they love Summer Eats so much! From free, nutritious meals for their kids to fun activities for the family to being a part of a strong community, Summer Eats offers plenty of benefits.

Find a meal site at projectbread.org/summereats

#summereats

Summer Eats is ON! 😎 A New Bedford parent recently shared with us how Summer Eats has helped their family during some setbacks, saying how the program will benefit them greatly by not having to worry about their child’s lunch. As a bonus, the kid loved the sunglasses!

☀️🍉⚽ Happy Summer Eats Awareness Week! School’s out, and summer meals are IN. Join us in promoting this completely free, awesome program that provides nutritious meals and fun for kids across Massachusetts during summer break, all summer long.