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3SQUARESVT | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

118 Prospect Street, Suite 401, White River Junction, VT 05001

Gross household income equal to or less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, OR household with children that receives the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit; Households are considered to be Individuals or groups of people who live and eat together and meet income, resource, and residency guidelines
In Person: Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:30pm By Telephone: 8:00am-4:30pm
https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT

By Website; In Person at local Economic Services district offices; By Telephone to request a paper application: Persons with rotary phones, or who have special needs, should stay on the line and leave a voicemail when prompted in order to receive a call back

Vermont

Description

Provides monthly supplemental nutrition assistance benefits to low-income households to purchase food. Households in which any person is younger than 65 access their benefit using a Vermont Express electronic benefits transfer (EBT) debit card. If everyone in a household is 65 or older, or receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), benefits are deposited as cash into the recipient's bank account. Expedited benefits are available in emergencies and other specific situations. EBT cards may also be used to buy fresh, local products at certain farmers' markets in Vermont. A list of farmer's markets that can accept EBT cards is available on the website. In addition, 3SquaresVT benefits may be used for seeds and plants that grow fruit and vegetables at any retailer or farmer's market that accepts EBT cards. Agencies that help clients fill out 3SquaresVT applications include, but are not limited to, Community Action Agencies, Area Agencies on Aging, some homeless shelters, and Vermont Legal Aid. To Dispute a 3SquaresVT Transaction on your EBT card: Telephone; You have 90 calendar days to report an inaccurate food transaction charged to your EBT account.

Last Assured

10/30/2025

Providing organization

VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

The Vermont Department for Children and Families - Economic Services Division (DCF-ESD) administers state and federal programs that help individuals and families meet their basic needs, including 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance, and Reach Up.