Organizations across the Commonwealth testify in support of restoring basic benefits to immigrant residents
Organizations and individuals across the Commonwealth came together to testify in support of An act establishing basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents (H135/S76) when the bill was heard before the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities in October 2023. You can view oral and written testimony at our Testimony Gallery.
“This bill will help families get on their feet and will help families in shelter who do not have access to benefits to move out more quickly.”
“As we do our best to treat immigrants who bravely risk their lives to come to this country, I remain heartbroken by the number of my colleagues who still report seeing kids who are malnourished or people who skipped doses of their medications because they didn’t have access to food.”
“We know the only way to end hunger is through systemic solutions, not charity alone. We have an opportunity here to support immigrant families who have higher-than-average rates of food insecurity in accessing sustainable food sources, which we know will not only benefit their families but our entire community.”