Christina Maxwell

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

Tune in Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 2PM for a virtual forum on key issues surrounding food insecurity in Massachusetts with three Lt. Governor candidates, @MayorDriscoll, @EricLesser & @TamiGouveiaMA. Join the conversation:
https://t.co/T4crEc9APg #mapoli #MAVotesAgainstHunger

[Charlie Baker @MAGovArchive]

To prepare for this, I did something I’m sure no one else has done.

I went back and read all seven of my previous State of the Commonwealth speeches...They were all different, given the times and the work to be done. But they were positive and optimistic.

#MASOTC

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

46% of HCC students experience Food insecurity. Hunger interferes with students’ ability to learn and focus. -@HCCPrez

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

Follow along as the Greater Boston Food Bank live tweets the hearing. Speaking now - bill sponsor and hunger hero @MindyForMA! #mapoli #endhungernow

[Rep. Jim McGovern @RepMcGovern]

25 U.S. House committee leaders are joining my call for a @WhiteHouse conference on ending #hunger in America. Momentum is building and we are ready to #EndHungerNow!
https://t.co/FnJE7P96JB

[The real ღڿڰۣڿHollyGolightlyڿڰۣڿღ @NYMichele]

@mikewrites1

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

Every child deserves a quality education free of hunger.

[Christina Maxwell @steenermax]

@SenJohnVelis Congratulations! Wishing you many years of happiness together.

[Christina Maxwell @steenermax]

#GetTheVax #TrustTheFacts #ThankYouScience #ScienceMatters

[Dan Rodricks, At Large @DanRodricks]

Pandemic’s lesson: Help for the working poor pays off | READER COMMENTARY https://t.co/yJtDnx5NNE

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

Thank you @SenWarren @RepMcGovern @SabadosaMA for touring the @FoodBankWMA warehouse today and discussing food insecurity in the region and our country!

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

The Public Charge Rule, which discouraged those seeking citizenship from using safety net programs, has been permanently blocked. Immigrants can feel safe using housing, health, and nutrition services.

Read more from our friends at @fractweets:
https: https://t.co/kVU4NW1o5f

[Jo Comerford @Jo_Comerford]

Concerning to see Hampshire Co. in *last place* as a % of vaccine provided to county/pop. Public health teams in @NorthamptonMA, @TownOfAmherst, @UMassAmherst are set up + raring to go. We're looking for #RegionalEquity + to understand the #s, @MassGovernor.

[Christina Maxwell @steenermax]

This will help so many people and is what a functional government should be able to do in times of crisis. Thank you @RepMcGovern @SenMarkey @SenWarren

[Rep. Jim McGovern @RepMcGovern]

Help is on the way.

America gave us a majority in Congress & elected @POTUS Biden to deliver real, lasting opportunity #ForThePeople.

Today, we passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to deliver on our promise of meaningful help.

This is what leadership looks like.

Help is on the way.

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

Lack of adequate income to support a family is a powerful underlying cause of hunger and food insecurity. Massachusetts passed legislation to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. Currently, it’s $13.75 an hour, while the federal min. is $7.25

https://t.co/TnRel9i5IR

[Senator Becca Rausch @Becca_Rausch]

Let me say this as clearly as possible:
The reopening announcements from @CharlieBakerMA @KarynPolito today are yet more in a very long line of irresponsible, dangerous decisions.
Every expert I know says we must be relentless in #COVID precautions. GOV/LG do the exact opposite.

[Christina Maxwell @steenermax]

We must not abandon people who are at the highest risk and who need the vaccine most. The health, safety, & economic well-being of all Bay Staters depends on all communities getting vaccinated.

Become a citizen co-sponsor of the Vaccine Equity Act: https://t.co/r9xCzUlRII

[Food Bank of Western Massachusetts @FoodBankWMA]

SCHEDULING CHANGE: Due to impending snow, the following Brown Bags have been rescheduled from 2/16 to 2/22

South Hadley
Granby
Ludlow
Chicopee Moose
Chicopee McKinley
Hampden

Each will take place at their usual place and time of day on 2/22. Thank you for your understanding.

[Rep. Jim McGovern @RepMcGovern]

The same GOP that voted for a $2 trillion tax break for billionaires is now complaining about the cost of food assistance.

Are you kidding me? What about the cost of inaction? What about the cost of millions of Americans going hungry because their hours were cut? #EndHungerNow

[Christina Maxwell @steenermax]

@SabadosaMA @MLSudders @MassGovernor @Jo_Comerford Absolutely right. Both are issues that need to be addressed.

[Christina Maxwell @steenermax]

Yes. And food pantry & grocery store workers. @MLSudders @MassGovernor @Jo_Comerford @SabadosaMA

[Mindy Domb @MindyForMA]

It is unclear to me why 65+ are considered above essential workers, especially teachers and childcare providers.