This article was updated July 19.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s Economic Services Division has extended the 10-day timeline for 3SquaresVT replacement benefits due to the catastrophic flooding. Recipients now have until August 9 to submit replacement requests for food loss and can receive up to one month of their allotted 3SquaresVT benefit (verification of loss is no longer required).
With so many of our Vermont community members impacted by devastating flooding and power outages, many households have lost or are at high risk of losing food supplies.
Thousands of Vermonters rely on 3SquaresVT to put food on the table each month. Families and individuals who receive 3SquaresVT benefits and who have been impacted by the statewide flooding may qualify for 3SquaresVT replacement benefits.
Vermonters can receive assistance by:
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Calling 1-800-479-6151 to speak with a 3SquaresVT benefits specialist, which is free and confidential.
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The following organizations can help you understand and access replacement benefits.
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Your local Community Action Agency
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If you are over 60, call the HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119
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If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 for a relay service
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Texting ‘VFBCHAT’ to 61222 or calling 855-855-6181 to talk with the Vermont Foodbank 3SquaresVT Team
To learn more, visit HungerFreeVT.org/flooding-resources.
For food loss related to flooding, Vermonters have ten days to report the loss to the Vermont Economic Services Division to qualify for replacement benefits.
For food loss related to power outage, Vermonters have ten days after the date power is restored to report the loss to the Vermont Economic Services Division to qualify for replacement benefits.
Source: 7.14.2023 & 7.19.2023. Hunger Free Vermont
