Emergency Food Help

You may be able to get 3SquaresVT benefits within 7 days if:

Your gross monthly income is less than $150 and you have less than $100 on hand or in the bank right now;

or

You are a migrant or seasonal farm worker and have little or no income right now;

or

Your monthly rent or mortgage plus utilities cost more than your monthly income plus any cash you have on hand or in the bank.

How do I apply for emergency 3SquaresVT benefits?
To apply for emergency 3SquaresVT benefits, you need to:

  • fill out the 3SquaresVT application and send it to your local 3SquaresVT office. Click here to get a 3SquaresVT application and application help guide.
    • If you do not have time to fill out the whole application right now, you can just fill out pages one and 3 of the application. Page one asks for your name, address, and signature. Page 3 asks about your emergency needs. You can tear off these pages and drop them off or mail them to your local 3SquaresVT office.
    • If you use this shortcut, you will have to fill out the rest of the application when you have an interview with the worker from the 3SquaresVT office.
  • have an interview with a worker from the 3SquaresVT office.
What if I have questions about the 3SquaresVT Application?
If you have questions or need help with the application, you can get help from: