Library of Handouts, Brochures, & Additional Resources

Nutrition Assistance Resources

Vermontfoodhelp.com designed to be used by advocates, community service providers, and anyone interested in learning more about 3SquaresVT (formerly Food Stamps), this website gives Vermonters easy access to information about eligibility requirements, how to apply, and the economic and nutrition benefits of 3SquaresVT.
County Guides to Food Shelves and Community Food Sites The Green Mountain United Way offers area guides to food sites for Washington & Orange Counties and the Northeast Kingdom, with guides to more regions coming soon.
Visit the Hunger Solutions Toolkit for more resources for anyone seeking food assistance.
The Vermont Foodbank serves communities by gathering and distributing millions of pounds of quality food and providing programs to a network of food shelves, meal sites, and shelters to ensure that no Vermonter will go hungry. To find food in your community visit www.vtfoodbank.org for a list of food shelves.

Hunger Solutions Toolkit (.pdf) A comprehensive toolkit of anti-hunger and outreach resources for schools, businesses, and civic groups looking for ways to get involved in ending hunger, as well as for individuals seeking nutrition assistance.
Vermont Hunger Facts (.pdf) Learn the statistics of food insecurity in the state of Vermont
Feeding Minds Hunger Curriculum for Elementary Schools (.pdf) A publication of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger for elementary school teachers to use in their classrooms, using facts, statistics, and interactive classroom activities to stress the importance of regular and healthy meals.
The Food Research Action Council's Profile of Vermont (.pdf) from the 2007 State of the States Report
Budget of a Food Insecure Family (.pdf) Find out why so many Vermont families struggle to make ends meet.
The Paradox of Hunger & Obesity (.pdf) Hunger and obesity exist in the same households--learn more about this paradoxical correlation.
Community Newspaper Article on All Nutrition Programs (.pdf) An overview of the myriad of public nutrition programs available, designed for engaged community members to submit to local papers & publications

www.vermontfoodhelp.com: use the free online screening tool to estimate your benefit eligibility & download an application
Explanation of Income Limits (.pdf) The income limits for the 3SquaresVT (Food Stamp) Program have changed--see if your income may qualify you for benefits
3SquaresVT Expansion of Eligibility flyer (.pdf) More Vermonters now may qualify for benefits--spread the word by posting this flyer at your town office, school, church, etc.
3SquaresVT Newspaper Article (.pdf) Spread the word to your neigbors about 3SquaresVT by submitting this news article to your community newspaper or online forum
3SquaresVT "Envelope Stuffer" (.pdf) For use with school or business mailings to inform recipients about getting food assistance with the 3SquaresVT program
3SquaresVT Fast Facts for Grocers (.pdf) Information for food retailers on how to start accepting 3SquaresVT benefits at their store

Application for Free & Reduced Price School Meals (.pdf)
Has your income recently changed? (.pdf) A brochure for parents on eligibility & application guidelines for free and reduced price school meals
Income Guidelines & Reimbursement Rates for Federal Child Nutrition Programs (.pdf) Find out if your income qualifies your child(ren) for free or reduced price meals
School Meals Community Newspaper Article (.pdf) & School Meals Newsletter Bulletin (.pdf) An informative article and newsletter bulletin any concerned citizen can submit to their local paper or other community forum
School Meals "Envelope Stuffer" (.pdf) For use with school or business mailings to inform recipients about the benefits of enrolling in school meal programs
Best Practices for Vermont School Meal Programs (.pdf) Tips for school administrators on how to get the most out of their school's meal programs
Improving Access to School Meals (.pdf), Universal Free Breakfast (.pdf) and Making Breakfast Better (.pdf) Learn more about how to increase student participation in school meal programs

CACFP Brochure for Centers (.pdf) Information for child care centers on the benefits of participation in the Child Care Food Program
CACFP Brochure for Registered Child Care Homes (.pdf) The same information for registered home child care providers
Quotes from Centers (.pdf) Hear from child care center directors how CACFP has improved their programs