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Apply for SNAP in Vermont

Vermont 3SquaresVT (DCF) administers SNAP for Vermont residents. Apply online or by phone — the application is free, and most decisions take 7-30 days.

Official Vermont SNAP portal:

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT →

Phone: 1-800-479-6151

Step 1: Gather documents

Photo ID
Proof of Vermont residence (lease, utility bill, or DMV record)
Social Security cards or numbers for everyone in the household
Last 30 days of pay stubs
Bank statements + any rental/utility/childcare costs

Step 2: Apply

Online (fastest): https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT
By phone: 1-800-479-6151
In person: Find your nearest Vermont SNAP office on feedam.org

Step 3: Interview + decision

Vermont 3SquaresVT (DCF) schedules a 30-minute interview within 30 days of application. Expedited applicants (income near zero) get a 7-day decision. If approved, your EBT card arrives in 7-10 days.

Vermont SNAP retailers

323 stores in Vermont accept SNAP/EBT — find SNAP-accepting stores by city: Vermont SNAP store directory

Need food while you wait?

Find free food pantries in Vermont: Browse Vermont food pantries →

For full SNAP application steps, see our national guide or in-depth walkthrough.