Hunger/Homeless Commission

Hunger and Homeless Commission AGENDA – May 1, 2024 Time Speaker/Topic 12:00pm Dan O’Connor, Acting Chairperson, Welcome/Introduction of Speakers PAT BAKER, SNAP/nutrition programming subject expert, mass law reform institute (MLRI) will provide a status update on state-funded SNAP benefits for legally present immigrants and briefings on key MLRI's priority initiatives. KELLY TURLEY, Associate Director, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless will provide a briefing on recommended increased investments in programs and language related to housing, homeless prevention, and benefits programs. SAM SALEM, Program Manager, Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) will provide a status update on the Home & Healthy for Good program and individual adult shelter funding. NANCY COAN, Director, Lowell Alliance will provide a presentation on Lowell Alliance's mission, services, programming and planed initiatives. Open Discussion - Notices and updates from service provider agencies are welcomed 1:00pm during the open discussion portion of the agenda. Dan O’Connor, Acting Chairperson, Adjourn 1:30pm NOTE: HHC MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please feel free to invite others to this meeting. For questions about this meeting or the Hunger and Homeless Commission, contact Dan O'Connor ddggoc@comcast.net or Maura Fitzpatrick mfitzpatrick@lowellma.gov