food assistance
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Senator Welch gives, gets intelligence on food aid
The Vermont Democrat met with Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) staff and volunteers to discuss how food insecurity is affecting the area.
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Trump’s new requirements could cause thousands of Vermonters to lose food assistance
New federal work requirements limiting eligibility for the nation’s largest food assistance program will take effect for many in Vermont on March 1.
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Food bays provide lifeline to Bristol-area families
Next to the Bristol police headquarters off Munsill Avenue is a band refrigerated bays that CVOEO stocks with food for qualifying low-income families.
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Locals rally to fill SNAP gap
Area schools and nonprofits were working overtime this week to gather extra food for low-income families who faced suspension of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits due to…
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Vermont joins lawsuit against USDA over food stamp funding
Vermont joined a multi-state lawsuit on Tuesday that seeks to force the federal government to fund its largest food assistance program.
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Opinion: How Vermonters can prepare for a future with less federal support
“Vermont must prepare now for a future with fewer federal dollars, greater economic uncertainty, and higher costs for workers and families.”
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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…
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Mary Johnson Children’s Center receives grant to help feed kids
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…