Legislation

This legislation seeks to ensure that DTA asks for community feedback before closing or relocating their offices. In the past year, DTA has closed the Plymouth office and relocated to the Worcester office.

This legislation will require DTA to have a hearing and take into account demographics, poverty rate, transportation, accessibility, and other requirements. With everything going virtual during covid, we are concerned that more offices may close. H. 234 and S.134, is sponsored by Senator Moore, Representative Keefe, and Representative Duffy. If you want to get involved or have your organization sign on please go here.  You can also email Gina at gina@healthygreaterworcester.org or Casey casey@healthygreaterworcester.org if you have any questions.

The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) will allow low-income Massachusetts residents who are age 60 or older, severely disabled, or homeless to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT benefits to buy nutritious prepared meals at participating restaurants.

Many residents struggle with being able to cook and prepare nutritious meals for themselves, especially if they lack cooking facilities, have mobility challenges and/or difficulty preparing hot food. H. 207 and S.118, is sponsored by Senator Ed Kennedy and Representative Daniel Donohue. If you want to get involved or have your organization sign on please go here.  You can also email Gina at gina@healthygreaterworcester.org, Pat at pbaker@mlri.org, and Casey at casey@healthygreaterworcester.org