Our offices will be closed from June 29 to July 3 to give our team time to rest and connect with family, friends, and their community in the summer. We'll see you next week! https://www.hungerfreevt.org/getfoodhelp

Let's look at some of the food security wins from this year's legislative session. #vtpoli

There are now more than 130 summer meal sites in the state. No ID, no paperwork, no money needed at open sites all across Vermont. You can just show up, line up, and enjoy! All kids 0-18 qualify. Find a summer meal site near you: https://www.hungerfreevt.org/summer-meals

We hope you can join us for this free, virtual conference on September 23. vermontfoodhelp.com/seasonal-upd...

We just updated our summer meal site map with dozens of new locations. All children 0-18 eat for free—no paperwork, no registration, no I.D. needed!

Join us this weekend at the Vermont Environmental Justice Summit. We'll be there sharing information on our Food Security Networks and connecting with community members. Sign up now: https://givebutter.com/EJSummit2026

We are calling on senators to only support a farm bill that fully restores funding cuts to SNAP, reinstates exemptions to work related time limits for vulnerable SNAP participants, and shields states from shouldering millions of dollars in new costs. #vtpoli

Take action TODAY: Urge your senator to vote no on any Farm Bill that doesn’t restore SNAP benefits and protect the millions of families, veterans, and older adults who depend on them. https://projectbread.quorum.us/campaign/160551/

Congress passed the largest cut to SNAP in the program’s history last year, stripping $187 billion from a program that supports 38 million Americans. Tell your senators that you want the Farm Bill to protect and strengthen SNAP! https://projectbread.quorum.us/campaign/160551/

“When more people can shop at farmers markets, not only does that benefit themselves and the food they are able to nourish themselves with, but it also benefits our local farmers, growers and producers in the state,” Sophie Springer, our 3SquaresVT specialist, told @wcax.bsky.social this week.

Join us and partners across the Northeast on Wednesday for a virtual day of action to tell our senators that we want a Farm Bill that restores SNAP and protects the millions of people, including children, people with disabilities and older adults who depend on this essential program. Stay tuned!

“This not only puts a really big stress on families financially, but it means that children aren’t receiving, in that case, (equal) levels of nutrition in their childcare setting," Keely Again, our child nutrition initiatives manager, told @vtdigger.bsky.social. #vtpoli

It was a tough session, as legislators confronted historic federal funding cuts in the face of critical policy priorities like education transformation, housing and land use, and, of course, food security. #vtpoli

Could you be eligible for 3SquaresVT? Many people are and don’t know it! vermontfoodhelp.com/learn-more/a...

Thank you, @sanders.senate.gov, for introducing this important bill and to @welch.senate.gov and @balint.house.gov for supporting legislation to make school meals free for ALL children in the U.S. #vtpoli

3SquaresVT is a food assistance program that helps more than 63,400 people in Vermont buy groceries — but many more people are eligible! See if you're eligible and learn how to apply: https://vermontfoodhelp.com/learn-more/applicants-participants

Vermont reached by far the highest proportion of children with summer meals in 2024 of any other U.S. state, according to a recent report by @fracposts.bsky.social.

The nomination period ends tomorrow, May 3! Select Hunger Free Vermont for "Best Nonprofit Organization" when you're filling out your Seven Daysies ballot. Show your support for the work we do to end the injustice of hunger for everyone in Vermont. https://ballot.sevendaysvt.com/

It's School Lunch Hero Day, and we want to shout out the hardworking people serving Vermont children more than 14 million free school meals every single year.

That's a wrap on this year's national Anti-Hunger Policy Conference with @fracposts.bsky.social in Washington, D.C. Here are some of our highlights:

Have you filled out your Seven Daysies nomination ballot yet? When you do, don't forget to nominate Hunger Free Vermont for "Best Nonprofit Organization." The nomination period runs until May 3! Vote here: https://ballot.sevendaysvt.com/

We're excited to see everyone at the 2026 FRAC National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference this weekend. Don't forget to check out our Child Nutrition Initiatives Manager Keely Agan's session on Sunday!

We had a GREAT turnout at the Statehouse yesterday! Thank you SO much to the more than 40 legislators, state officials, advocates, and community partners for joining us to call for choice at the checkout for 3SquaresVT shoppers.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the first-ever Vermont Changemakers Summit last weekend! It was a great day full of sharing knowledge and learning how we can be even more effective in making change in our communities.

When you're filling out your Seven Daysies ballot, make sure to nominate Hunger Free Vermont for "Best Nonprofit Organization." The nomination period runs from now until May 3! Vote here >> https://ballot.sevendaysvt.com/

TODAY, the House Ways and Means Committee will be discussing legislation that would raise taxes on the top 1% of Vermont income-earners. Let your elected leaders know that you support increased taxes on the wealthiest Vermonters. #vtpoli actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tax Day is almost here. You might be eligible to get thousands of dollars in tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit and/or the Vermont Child Tax Credit.

Filing your taxes could result in more money for your grocery budgets. To claim the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit, you will need to file a tax return even if you do not owe taxes. https://vermontfoodhelp.com/seasonal-updates/eitc

Register for FREE now for Saturday's Vermont Changemakers Summit! Whether you’re a seasoned organizer, volunteer, or advocate or simply feel moved by the moment we’re in, this gathering is for you.

📢 ACTION ALERT: Vermont can invest in existing networks that help folks access money to afford groceries and health care—let's make sure they do! Tell your state senators that you support access to food and health care programs: www.hungerfreevt.org/news/take-ac... #vtpoli

Vermont reached by far the highest proportion of children with summer meals in 2024 of any other U.S. state, according to a report released last week by the national Food Research & Action Center. www.hungerfreevt.org/news/vermont...

As the effects of federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid roll out across the nation, it is critical for Vermont to ensure that everyone who is eligible for health care and grocery benefits are able to stay enrolled or be enrolled. #vtpoli

Every year, more than $15 billion in federal tax benefits go unclaimed in the United States! You don’t want to be one of the people missing out. You may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and/or the Vermont Child Tax Credit. https://vermontfoodhelp.com/seasonal-updates/eitc

The most important thing to know right now is this: nothing has changed in Vermont. #vtpoli

👏 for 5 years of Universal School Meals in Vermont. First implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal School Meals became law in Vermont in 2023 via Act 64. Now, more than 14 million free meals are provided to Vermont children at school every year thanks to the program.

You might be eligible to get thousands of dollars in tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit and/or the Vermont Child Tax Credit. vermontfoodhelp.com/seasonal-upd...

You won’t want to miss out on the first-ever Vermont Changemakers Summit on April 11. This free, day-long workshop features many speakers, including Becca Balint, Sarah Copeland Hanzas, and Mike Pieciak. https://www.hungerfreevt.org/news/youre-invited-to-the-first-ever-vermont-changemakers-summit

We need your help TODAY. The Vermont House is voting on an amendment at 1 p.m. that would recapture a portion of federal tax cuts by increasing taxes on the wealthiest Vermonters (people making more than $500,000 a year). Take action now: https://lnkd.in/eTY9-kKZ #vtpoli

You could get thousands of dollars back this tax season, even if you don't owe taxes, thanks to tax credits. https://vermontfoodhelp.com/seasonal-updates/eitc

Happy National CACFP week! It's a federal program that helps child care and adult day care programs provide nutritious meals. This year, we are asking the state for a $182,000 appropriation to support the organizations who sponsor the CACFP. #vtpoli https://www.hungerfreevt.org/advocacy

Vermont is considering a rule that would restrict what people who get 3SquaresVT can buy at the grocery store. 3SquaresVT works because people have the dignity to choose what is best for their families. https://www.hungerfreevt.org/news/whats-the-deal-with-vermonts-snap-food-restrictions-waiver

You're invited to the first-ever 2026 Vermont Changemakers Summit! Learn more: https://www.hungerfreevt.org/news/youre-invited-to-the-first-ever-vermont-changemakers-summit

Keely Agan, our Child Nutrition Policy Lead, was at Early Childhood Day at the Legislature on Wednesday, sharing an update on our advocacy to support sponsor organizations of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. https://www.hungerfreevt.org/advocacy

Meet Natalie, our new Deputy Director of Communications! She oversees the communications strategy to support the organization’s program, advocacy, fundraising, and outreach work. In her free time she can be found kayaking, is learning how to sew her own clothing, and loves staying active at the gym.

In 2025, approximately 79,000 Vermont children (or two-thirds of all kids in the state) were at risk of hunger because they live in households not able to afford all their basic needs. We envision a future where every child is food secure. https://www.hungerfreevt.org/child-food-security-report

Join for a day of free workshops led by organizers, artists, and community leaders across Vermont!

Tax season is here, and it’s important that you file your taxes, whether or not you owe taxes. You might be eligible to get thousands of dollars through the the Earned Income Tax Credit and/or the Vermont Child Tax Credit. https://vermontfoodhelp.com/seasonal-updates/eitc

Meet Josie Leavitt, our new new Development Director! She is responsible for ensuring that our essential anti-hunger work is fully funded. Josie has more than 20 years of not-for-profit experience and most recently was the State Representative for the Grand Isle-Chittenden district.

Some adults 18-64 have to report work, volunteer activity, or meet an exemption to keep 3SquaresVT for more than three months. Many people already work the hours needed to meet the rule, and many others can be excused from the rule. Learn more: https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT/WorkRules

Meet Sophie, our new 3SquaresVT (SNAP) Specialist! She facilitates 3SquaresVT education and training initiatives, providing opportunities to train community-based and statewide organizations on program policy and more. Outside of the office she loves to garden, read, bake, and enjoy the outdoors.