Food assistance is available to Vt. senior citizens

Beginning Oct. 1 Vermont seniors applying for 3SquaresVT are able to use a simple application and benefit renewal process as part of the new 3SquaresVT IN A SNAP program. The easy-to-use application is available to individuals and households age 60 or older and persons with disabilities. “3SquaresVT IN A SNAP is an improvement to the State’s food assistance program,” says Katy Davis, Community Health Initiatives Director at Hunger Free Vermont. “Traditional applications can be lengthy to complete, and the b … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Mary Johnson Children’s Center recently received a $10,000 grant from the Help Feed Kids and Families During Summer program. The center has been working to respond to the dramatic surge in requests for food assistance during the COVID-19 cris … (read more)