Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
8-2026
Abstract
Across Massachusetts, many SNAP recipients are workers, caregivers, parents, elders, people with disabilities, and families navigating low wages, unstable work schedules, high housing costs, and limited access to wealth building opportunities. Many of these workers held jobs that were labeled “essential” during the COVID-19 pandemic: food service, caregiving, cleaning, healthcare support, retail, transportation, construction, and other service sector jobs. Yet the public recognition of their essential labor has not been translated into adequate wages, benefits, or economic security.
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Recommended Citation
Granberry, Phillip; Pérez Medina, Rafael M.; and Tristán, Florita Coto, "WHEN WORK IS NOT ENOUGH: Food Insecurity Among Employed Latinoes Receiving SNAP in Massachusetts and The Burden Carried by Latina Women" (2026). Gastón Institute Publications. 413.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/gaston_pubs/413
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