With the help of federal stimulus funds and a partnership with the Vermont Foodbank and Vermont Community Foundation, we are providing extra help to families with children during September 2010.

If you participate in 3SquaresVT and have a child under 18 in your home, you may benefit in two ways:

1. Back-to-School Benefit
   If you were enrolled in 3SquaresVT as of August 1, 2010, you will automatically receive a one-time supplemental benefit of $121.53 per minor child, which can be used to buy food from September 1 to September 30, 2010. This benefit will automatically be added to your EBT card. If you get your benefits through direct deposit, you will automatically receive an EBT card with this benefit on it.
    
2. Enhanced Food Program
   If you are enrolled in 3SquaresVT and have a child under 18 in your home, you can get additional food from one of the 50 participating food shelves located throughout the state— from September 1 to September 30, 2010. This supplemental food includes peanut butter, spaghetti, canned fruits and vegetables, ground beef, cereal, chicken, milk, and juice. Please call the food shelf before making the trip to make sure they have received their supply of food.