We ❤️ Crop Cash. Thanks to this program, your 3SquaresVT dollars can go further at many farmers markets throughout the state. Learn more and find a participating market near you: https://vermontfoodhelp.com/where-to-shop
Hunger Free Vermont
@hungerfreevt.bsky.social
Hunger Free Vermont’s mission is to end the injustice of hunger for everyone. We prioritize the people most affected by hunger to make permanent systemic change. www.hungerfreevt.org/
Do you have Summer-EBT benefits? They might be expiring on Saturday, October 10. If you have questions or need support, call 888-354-0012 and press Option 7.
Early voting is already underway in Vermont, and we’re headed toward the November 3 general election. We, along with our partners Vermont Foodbank and NOFA-VT, put together a guide so candidates could share their thoughts on food and farm security. #vtpoli www.hungerfreevt.org/2026-vermont...
Do you have questions about Medicaid or 3SquaresVT? Don't worry — support is available! Just dial 211 or visit vermont211.org.
☀️🍺 If you head to the Lawson's Finest Liquids taproom in Waitsfield between now Wednesday, you can add a donation to Hunger Free VT right from your check. We're so honored to have been selected as one of the nonprofits in their Sunshine Fund. Thank you to everyone who has supported us there so far!
A HUGE thanks to the all of the attendees, speakers, and HFVT staff members who made this year's virtual 3SquaresVT Conference: Power in Partnership a success. We are feeling so inspired and are looking forward to implementing all of our new knowledge.
Your Summer EBT benefits could be expiring soon! More than 38,000 Vermont families for school-aged children were issued S-EBT benefits by the state this summer, and those benefits might expire by October 10. If you have questions or need a new card, call 888-354-0012 and press Option 7.
We're so excited to be a part of the Lawson's Finest Liquids Sunshine Fund. Over the next two weeks, add a donation to Hunger Free Vermont right from your check when you visit the Lawson's Finest taproom in Waitsfield. We'll definitely be swinging by for a pint or a snack. www.lawsonsfinest.com
We're just one week out from the 2026 3SquaresVT Conference: Power in Partnership. We hope you will join us and the speakers providing their expertise on everything from work reporting requirements to multilingual outreach and more!
🌈 Thanks to all who came out to the 2026 Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Burlington over the weekend. Our team had a great time participating and sharing food resources for everyone. #BTV
The 2026 3SquaresVT Conference: Power in Partnership is less than a month away!
Join us at the 3SquaresVT (SNAP) Conference in September — Hunger Free Vermont
The 2026 3SquaresVT Conference: Power in Partnership , is less than a month away! Hunger Free Vermont, in partnership with the Department for Children and Families’ Economic Services Div...
hungerfreevt.org
We're looking for our next Director of People and Operations to build a culture of belonging where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work. #nonprofitjobs #vermontjobs
Summer meals for kids and teens help make sure that summer vacation doesn't mean missed meals for kids when they are most vulnerable. The program also brings money into the state, supporting local farms and food producers that schools purchase from throughout Vermont.
Summer isn't over yet! ☀️ If you need food assistance, there are resources available. Get food help here: www.hungerfreevt.org/getfoodhelp
Did you miss the SNAP Week of Action last week? It's OK! You can still participate and take action now. #snapmatters #vtpoli
SNAP Week of Action Toolkit — Hunger Free Vermont
Date: August 17-21, 2026 Where: Nationwide! Organized b y: Food Research Action Center . In Vermont: Hunger Free Vermont What’s Happening Right now, we’re seeing t...
hungerfreevt.org
During the federal government shutdown last fall and lapse of federal funding for SNAP, our state stepped up to ensure that Vermonters still got their benefits. #vtpoli #snapmatters
The reach of the Farm Bill (legislation that dictates federal nutrition and agricultural programs) extends beyond just our farmland, but to our grocery stores and dinner plates. #SNAPmatters #vtpoli
It was heartless for Trump and Republicans in Congress to kick thousands of Vermonters off SNAP – while also doing nothing to bring down sky high food prices. This National SNAP Week of Action, I’m recommitting to doing everything I can to restore food assistance for our neighbors in need.
When SNAP participation declines, families lose access to food, communities lose federal dollars, and local economies suffer. Congress can take action to reverse the harm and strengthen SNAP. secure.everyaction.com/76ItkRZL70ae...
There are countless ways that 3SquaresVT benefits the Green Mountain State and its residents. Here are a few of our favorites. Learn more about the SNAP Week of Action: www.hungerfreevt.org/news/snap-we... #snapmatters
Prices at the grocery store & at the pump have only been going up. So why are fewer people using a program designed to make buying groceries easier? #SNAPmatters
Thanks to your support and generosity, we unlocked all of the $25k match! In one week, with your help and enthusiasm, we got the whole match from Albertson's during the Nourish the American Dream campaign last month. We couldn't have done it without you!
Are you ready to vote on Tuesday? Check out our 2026 primary election guide, where we asked candidates to share their thoughts on food and farm security. #vtpoli www.hungerfreevt.org/2026-vermont... (Note: This guide is not an exhaustive list nor an endorsement of any candidate or party.)
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, we wanted to share some of the reasons we love our Vermont farmers markets. #nfmw Find a farmers market near you: bit.ly/3RFUPt7 Photos by Pennie Rand or NOFA-VT.
Vermont's primary election is Tuesday, and we wanted to know where candidates stood on issues of food security, the root causes of hunger, Vermont farming, and more. So we asked them. Head to our candidate guide to read their responses. #vtpoli
2026 Vermont Primary Election Candidate Guide to Food and Farm Security — Hunger Free Vermont
hungerfreevt.org
Registration is now open for the 2026 3SquaresVT Conference! 🍏📱 We hope you can join Hunger Free Vermont, the Department for Children and Families, and partners from across the state for our free, one-day, virtual conference on September 23, 2026. Register now: vermontfoodhelp.com/seasonal-upd...
Whether you visit a congregate (aka eat there) or non-congregate (aka pick up) site for summer meals, you can always expect to find fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and fluid milk or milk alternative.
“We’re experiencing a structural change that’s clearly intended to significantly reduce the resources that are available for people, regardless of how many food insecure people we have.”
How a Year of SNAP Cuts Is Pressuring the Food System
The 2025 tax bill has created huge challenges for millions on food assistance.
civileats.com
Getting the word out about Vermont's free summer meals for kids is a team effort. New England Dairy collaboratively supports Hunger Free Vermont in helping to raise awareness of the summer meals program to connect more families with meals.
