Lunch and Learn Issue Briefing: HIP and State-Funded SNAP

In times of uncertainty, one thing remains constant—your voice matters. As constituents in a democratic society, we each hold the power to influence policy and promote the well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, civic engagement is not only a right but a responsibility. The Southcoast Food Policy Council (SFPC), a program of the Marion Institute, invites you to a powerful series of virtual legislative briefings designed to inform, inspire, and empower. These sessions focus on priority food system bills that address real challenges—focusing on key food system bills — tackling food insecurity, nutrition education, and equity in farming.

We will review SFPC legislative priorities, share the challenges of SNAP, the history of the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) bill, listen to stories, and then take instant action to contact your legislators to support HIP. We will go through the same learning process and action with the Basic Needs Assistance for MA immigrant residents- AKA State-Funded SNAP for MA legally present immigrants.