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3SquaresVT Trainings

Join Hunger Free Vermont to gain a deeper knowledge of 3SquaresVT, enhance outreach skills, and participate in focused discussions alongside new and seasoned service providers and advocates alike.

These trainings are for you!

We offer free trainings primarily via Zoom—see below for our schedule.

We also offer trainings for organizations and groups who want to train up their staff or dig deeper into a specific area of the program. Trainings are free and can be done by Zoom or in-person. Request a training below!

Upcoming Trainings

June 25, 2025: 3SquaresVT 101 | June 26, 2025: 3SquaresVT 102

10-11:15 am | Virtual, Zoom

Register here for 3SquaresVT 101

Register here for 3SquaresVT 102

Training Descriptions:

3SquaresVT 101 will serve as foundation-building training. You can expect to learn about: hunger in Vermont, how 3SquaresVT and and where benefits can be used, general eligibility rules including household composition, income resources and benefit amounts, and allowable deductions. 

3SquaresVT 102 will build on our learning. We will take a detailed look at the application process, benefit maintenance (including reporting changes, requesting benefit replacement, under/overpayments). We'll also cover work requirements tied to eligibility. Finally, we’ll explore and practice effective messaging strategies and practical tools to support our shared goal of championing this important program.

Request a training for your staff today!


Past Trainings (recordings available)


May 7, 2025: 3SquaresVT in a SNAP (3SNP)

Watch the recording here.

Training Description: 3SNP simplifies the application and recertification  process for older adults and individuals with  disabilities, offering longer certification periods  and individualized case worker support. In this  training, learn who is eligible for 3SNP, how to enroll  participants, and the benefits of the program.

March 12, 2025: 3SquaresVT for People Experiencing Homelessness

Watch the recording here.

Training description: People experiencing homelessness are eligible for 3SquaresVT, but there are common misconceptions about how they can qualify and maintain benefits. This training will focus on how to assist folks experiencing homelessness with the application process, meet verification standards, and offer best practices for outreach to this population.

 January 30, 2025: Shopping with 3SquaresVT  

Watch the recording here.

Training Description: This session will answer the questions, “What can you buy with 3SquaresVT--and where?” Additionally, we’ll explore how people enrolled in 3SquaresVT can make the most of their food budgets by tapping into local programs like Farm to Family and incentive programs like Crop Cash.

This training is great for folks new to the world of 3SquaresVT!

 September 30, 2024: Annual Changes to 3SquaresVT  

Watch the recording here.

Training Description: Changes to 3SquaresVT occur annually on October 1 (with the start of a new federal fiscal year), including income eligibility limits, deductions, and benefit amounts. This year, there will be additional changes to the program on October 1 related to work-reporting requirements and community college student eligibility.