9/16/2025
Feeding Our Neighbors Coalition Members Testify in Support of H.207 and S. 117
In addition to House Chairman Antonio Cabral and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Sal DiDomenico, the Joint Committee on Children and Families heard testimony from MLRI, Children’s Health Watch, MGH Social Workers, Project Bread and other organizations in support of H. 207 and S.117. A number of organizations also submitted written testimony. To view a recording of the hearing (on this and 28 other bills), check out the posted recording HERE.
Feeding Our Neighbors Coalition Makes FY24 Budget Recommendations
The Coalition requests that the House 1 FY24 Budget include $40 million for the Department of Transitional Assistance to provide basic food and cash assistance benefits for low-income legally present immigrants residing in Massachusetts.
New Bedford Rep. Cabral Files Migrant Assistance Bill
New Bedford State Rep. Antonio Cabral has filed legislation that would provide cash and nutritional assistance for migrants residing in Massachusetts.
From the Archive: 1997 Chronicle Piece on Cuts to Immigrant Benefits
In 1997, Chronicle highlighted the impact of cuts to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for thousands of legally present immigrants in Massachusetts.