For too long, Massachusetts households in need have faced bureaucratic obstacles in order to access benefits they need to make their rent payment or put food on the table. For anyone seeking assistance, times are already difficult for them and we should be doing everything we can to ease the burden.

We are deeply grateful to the Massachusetts Legislature for passing budget language in 2021 to close the “SNAP Gap,” and for the Baker Administration’s commitment toward breaking down the agency silos by allowing healthcare applicants the right to apply for nutrition benefits at the same time.

It’s time to finish the job and create a simple, accessible Common Application for all means-tested benefits available to our lowest income residents. We look forward to working with the Legislature and the Administration to make this a reality.

Read coverage from WHDH and CommonWealth Magazine to learn more.