Food & Nutrition Resources
This is the fifth weekly issue of resources by topic shared by fellow information & referral specialists at the MNIP regional meetings.
The full report of the MNIP 2009 regional meetings can be found at www.tinyurl.com/MNIPReport. The report includes the full listing of helpful resources, by category, identified by members attending the meetings.
MADIL (Massachusetts Aging and Disability Information Locator) - Food & Nutrition Links
Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline
1-800-645-8333
FoodSource Hotline counselors refer callers to food resources in their communities. Hotline counselors also give callers information on public programs, meal sites for the elderly, Meals On Wheels programs, food pantries salvage food distribution sites and other programs that supply free or low-cost food.
Franklin County Food Pantries (Western Mass)
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Elders and disabled folks do not have to go to DTA office for food stamps.
Business can be done via phone, fax or internet.
For SNAP application, call DTA, (800) 249-2007
SNAP Hotline: 866-950-3663
SNAP recipient service line: 1-800-445-6604
http://www.gettingfoodstamps.org/
(on line application available)
DTA Offices
Help for Massachusetts Seniors During Economic Recession
A free 52-page guide for seniors that may help them better weather economic tough times. The guide produced by Boston Senior Home Care includes information on Food, Medications, Employment, Dental Health, Income, Fuel, Utilities, and much more.
MNIP Food / Grocery Home Delivery Fact Sheet Schwan's
Schwan's delivers food and also some prepared meals.
Schwan's FAQs
888-SCHWANS (724-9267)
email.us@schwans.com
MNIP Database Training
There may be some people on your staff who would benefit from our MNIP training. It includes the use of the databases on-line and the use of all the resources to which you have access as MNIP members. If you or anyone at your organization would like to be trained for the first time, or would like a refresher on using MNIP resources, please contact Angie Aguirre at Angie.Aguirre@neindex.org
Joining the MNIP
If your agency is not yet a member of the MNIP and is interested in joining, or if you know of an agency that is interested, please direct it to our application page. There is no charge for membership in the MNIP. Members receive the MNIP newsletter; have access to a members’ site with electronic tools to facilitate provision of information and referral; and participate at periodic trainings and conferences. Any organization, which provides information and referral for people with disabilities at no cost to the public, is eligible for membership. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Bass at Robert.Bass@umassmed.edu
MNIP Funders
New England INDEX and the MNIP are funded by: Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
, and Executive Office of Health and Human Services
About INDEX
New England INDEX is a program of Commonwealth Medicine, the University of Massachusetts Medical School, located at the Shriver Center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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