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MELROSE — The 34 new corrections officers sworn in by the Middlesex Sheriff's Office during a recent ceremony in Melrose are among the most diverse classes in MSO history.
Source: lowellsun.com
Massachusetts food pantries seeing more need than ever, asking for help
Inflation and the end of COVID-era benefits are contributing to the increased need.
Source: wgbh.org
Legislation to help students working maintain Massachusetts SNAP benefits
Senator Markey and Representative Lori Trahan have introduced a bill called the "Bridging the SNAP Gap Act" which would change how young adults' income is counted in their household totals to make sure they are fed and families get their full benefits all while not discouraging students from working.
Source: wwlp.com
Massachusetts households set to receive state-funded SNAP supplements this week
More than half of a million Massachusetts households are set to receive state-funded supplements for food assistance next week, the first of three allotments over the next couple of months.
Source: sentinelandenterprise.com