Resources

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 http://www.vtfoodbank.org/ for a list of food shelves.

General Hunger Publications/Resources

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

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 & publication.

Food & Nutrition Screening Algorithm for:

3SquaresVT (Food Stamp) Resources

www.vermontfoodhelp.com: use the free online screening tool to estimate your benefit eligibility & download an application

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

School Meal Resources

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

Child and Adult Care Food Program Resources

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

Nutrition Education Resources

Quick Nutrition Guide (.pdf) A guide to making healthy choices