State-Funded Partial 3SquaresVT Benefits Successfully Issued to Eligible Households

Waterbury, VT - The Department for Children and Families (DCF) confirms that, as of today, November 7, state-funded partial 3SquaresVT benefits for the first 15 days of November have been successfully issued to more than 36,000 eligible households across Vermont.

This accomplishment was made possible through the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of many partners. DCF extends its deepest gratitude to Governor Phil Scott, the Governor's Office, the Agency of Administration, the Agency of Digital Services, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Department of Financial Regulation, members of the Legislature and Emergency Board, and state staff who worked long hours to ensure Vermonters received the help they were waiting for.

"We are deeply grateful for the commitment and teamwork that brought this complex process to completion," said Miranda Gray, Economic Services Deputy Commissioner. "And most importantly, Vermonters can buy food today."

In addition to this state-funded benefit, $250,000 was also appropriated to the Vermont Foodbank to support additional food purchase for food shelves to provide food access for those impacted by the 3SquareVT benefit payment delay.