Vermont Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

What is Vermont Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are benefits for recipients to purchase food. You use a Vermont Express electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to use your SNAP benefits. You can use a Vermont Express card at most stores that sell food. You use SNAP benefits- in addition to other food money- to buy more and better food.

If you are 65 or older or have a disability, you may be able to get your benefits deposited directly into your bank account. If you do not have a bank account, you can use SNAP benefits on a Vermont Express card like cash.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Vermont and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Household Size*	Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1	$21,978
2	$29,637
3	$37,296
4	$44,955
5	$52,614
6	$60,273
7	$67,950
8	$75,646

*For households with more than eight people, add $7,696 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for Vermont Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

The SNAP application can be found at the following location:
http://dcf.vermont.gov/mybenefits

To apply for this program, fill out the application and make an appointment to speak with a representative at your local county office:
http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/contact-us/districts

Contact Info

1-800-479-6151