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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/elections

projectbread.orgHow School Meals Boost Kids’ Health and HappinessRead about the benefits of kids eating free school meals, including the substantial effects on their overall well-being.

What do school meals make possible? When kids have reliable access to nourishing meals, they have the energy to learn, grow, and connect. Learn more: projectbread.org/news/school-...

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.

projectbread.orgSNAP Help Can’t Wait: Help Families Keep Food on the TableAs federal cuts hit families, access to SNAP help is critical. Urge Massachusetts leaders to invest $56 million in DTA caseworkers so people can get the support they need.

Let’s keep up the momentum as the budget process moves to the Senate. We need the Senate to include this commitment in their budget — advocate at projectbread.org/act

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/elections

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

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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.

🎉 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.

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?

projectbread.orgCreating School Meals with Culture and Community in MindLearn how hands-on training, collaborative recipe development, and community-driven menu planning empower schools to serve food that excites kids and supports their learning and well-being.

We’re grateful for the tireless work of school nutrition professionals and for everyone who supports feeding kids. Read about how we work with school nutrition professionals to craft culturally relevant school meals kids love: projectbread.org/news/school-...

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.

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.

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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.

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SNAP strengthens local economies. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.80 in economic activity during downturns. When participation declines, that economic activity disappears, hurting grocers, farmers, and communities. Read more: frac.org/blog/a-delib...

projectbread.org2026 Massachusetts Voter Resource Center | Project BreadGet ready to vote September 1 and November 3, 2026 by reading candidate responses to the Make Hunger History Coalition's questionnaire surrounding food insecurity and hungry policies.

🔔 Early voting begins on October 17! You have the opportunity to elect leaders who will shape policies affecting hunger, poverty, and economic security across Massachusetts. Stay informed with our Voter Resource Center ➡️ projectbread.org/policy-work/...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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Ghada, a school nutrition staff member at Horace Mann Laboratory School, wanted to bring her favorite 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.

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How is SNAP participation changing across the country? FRAC’s SNAP Participation Dashboard compiles the latest USDA data to track changes in enrollment and identify where declines are occurring most sharply. Explore the data: frac.org/snap-partici...

projectbread.orgWhat Could a Project Bread School Breakfast Grant Do for Your School?Learn how Project Bread School Breakfast Grants helped schools with breakfast participation and the benefits of applying for one.

🍳 At Dedham Public Schools and Triton Regional School District, our School Breakfast Grant gave their breakfast programs a boost. From making breakfast more appealing to removing barriers to access, learn about how they used the grant and how you can apply for one. projectbread.org/news/project...

🎒🍏 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!

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Since November, SNAP enrollment in Massachusetts has fallen by 16%. Massachusetts is facing an "access crisis,” with high call volumes and staffing shortages making it difficult for people to reach the Department of Transitional Assistance. www.boston25news.com/news/local/h...

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

The Arroz con Pollo bowl was a hit. At Arlington High School, students enjoyed scratch-made sofrito, corn pico de gallo, pickled red onions, and lime crema. And what better way to top it all off than with a cinnamon churro?

projectbread.orgHealthy USDA Recipe for Schools | Project BreadRecipes that meet the USDA guidelines for school lunch, school breakfast, and the summer food service program.

We’re celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with delicious, culturally inspired meals. Visit our recipe index: projectbread.org/recipes Photo credit: Arlington Public Schools

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projectbread.org5 Reasons Eating Free School Meals is a No-BrainerSchool Meals are free for all students this year in Massachusetts – it's time to enjoy all the benefits.

17 Sept

The school year is in full swing, which also means kids are fueling their days with free school meals! From saving money for families to spending time with friends, eating school meals is a no-brainer. projectbread.org/news/5-reaso...

projectbread.orgFrom Sicily to Quincy High School: One Chef’s Journey to Feeding KidsEmpowered by Project Bread, Chef Monica brings creative dishes to North Quincy High School. Learn about her story and how we partner with school nutrition professionals to feed kids.

15 Sept

What happens when school food professionals get the tools, support, and encouragement to get creative? Read about Chef Monica’s story and how the School Food Fellowship is transforming school meals across Massachusetts: projectbread.org/news/school-...

11 Sept

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

9 Sept

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

radiohealthjournal.orgHow Treating Food As Medicine Can Lower Healthcare CostsIt’s become clear that just having access to medical centers isn’t enough to offset the devastating physical toll caused by daily food insecurity. Our expert explores how treating food as medicine & p...

8 Sept

🍎 When we treat food as medicine, the outcomes are extraordinary. Through our Healthcare Partnerships program with MassHealth, we're helping people manage chronic conditions, lower healthcare costs, and improve lives. Listen to our story: radiohealthjournal.org/how-treating...

westernmassnews.comChicopee schools train cafeteria staff to prepare restaurant-style mealsChicopee Comprehensive High School’s cafeteria staff is preparing for the school year with training focused on scratch-cooking and restaurant-style meals.

4 Sept

Students are back in the classroom, ready to fuel their days with school meals! Nearly 90 Chicopee cafeteria staff participated in a Project Bread back-to-school training. Read more: www.westernmassnews.com/2026/08/25/c...

npr.orgAs millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at riskFood stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.

4 Sept

MA students will continue to receive free school meals thanks to our state’s commitment. Over time, SNAP cuts will make the program more expensive for the state. www.npr.org/2026/09/03/n...

4 Sept

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

1 Sept

🍏 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

31 Aug

🗳️ 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/elections

28 Aug

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

28 Aug

The decisions made at the ballot box shape the policies that affect our communities, including whether people can access and afford the food they need. Make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you. Cast your ballot. Vote against hunger. projectbread.org/policy-work/elections

27 Aug

☀️ 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.