The Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP) - 3SquaresVT is a US federal government sponsored program that aims to eradicate hunger and promote proper nutrition in the state of Vermont. Since its inception the program has been able to feed thousands of low-income and poor families in the state. The aim of the program is to eradicate hunger and promote proper nutrition by providing three square meals per day to low-income and poor households in the state of Vermont. Some of the benefits of the Vermont Food Stamps-3SquaresVT program include:

• Monthly payments to supplement your food budget
• Free school meals for children attending school
• Assistance with paying phone bills

The program benefits can be used to purchase fruits, snacks and other related products, however these benefits cannot be used to purchase alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, pet food, soap, hot prepared foods and paper products.

In order to qualify for the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP) program, one needs to meet a specified set of eligibility requirements. These eligibility requirements are mainly based on the household income, household size and the residential status of the applicants.

If you meet the basic qualification requirements you should go ahead and apply for membership to the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP)-program. Applying for the program is a fairly easy process that can either be done online or in person. Upon successful processing of the application, you will be provided with a Vermont Express card, through which you can conveniently access the benefits of the program.

Individuals above the age of 65 and those receiving SSI benefits can have their benefits directly deposited into a bank account.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP) - 3SquaresVT program, you need to meet a specified set of eligibility requirements. These program eligibility Requirements are mainly based on the income, resources, employment and residential status of the applicant, and are highlighted below:

Income Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP) - 3SquaresVT program, you need to have a gross income that is equal to or less than 185% of the federal poverty level. In order to get the program monthly payments your income needs to be less than 100% of the federal income level. This means that individuals whose incomes fall between 100%-185% of the federal poverty level can access other program benefits but do not receive monthly payments. A detailed tabulation of the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP) - 3SquaresVT income eligibility requirements are available by clicking here.

Resource Based Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP)-3SquareVT Program, you need to have less than $2,000 in countable resources. If at least one member of the household is aged 60 or older, or is disabled, the resource maximum threshold is $3250 worth of countable resources. It should however be noted that homes, lot, retirement plans and vehicles currently being used to generate an income are not considered as "countable resources".

Employment Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP)-3SquaresVT program, able bodied individuals between the ages of 16 and 60 must be actively looking for work, be willing to work and must be participating in an employment related training program.

Residential Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP)-3SquareVT program, one must be a resident of Vermont who is either a US citizen or a legal alien who has resided in the state for a period of at least 5 years.

Food Stamps Application Instructions

Online Application

Many applicants to the program prefer applying online due to its convenience. To apply online, you need to fill the online application form available by clicking here.

After submitting your application a program representative will contact you to schedule an interview. During the interview the program representative will verify your documents and ask you questions that will help establish your eligibility to the program. Upon successful completion of the process you will be issued with a Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP)-3SquaresVT express card with which you can conveniently access the program benefits.

Apply in Person

You can apply in person for the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP) program, by downloading an application form, available by clicking here, or request for an application form to be mailed to you by calling 1-800-479-6151. You should then proceed to fill the application form and submit it to your local district office, click here to find your district office.

After submitting the application, a program representative will call and schedule an interview with you. Upon successful completion of the interview you will be issued with an express card through which you can conveniently access the Vermont Food Stamps (SNAP) -3SquaresVT program benefits.