Hunger Action Center
We all play a role in ending hunger.
Hunger Free Vermont advocates for policies at the local, state, and federal level that ensure everyone living in Vermont can meet their needs and has access to enough food and the right foods for them and their families. Ending hunger requires changing laws and policies that make it hard for people to make ends meet or access the food they need.
Our voice alone is not enough, and we need you to join us in raising your voices to help eradicate hunger in our state.
Advocacy in the Vermont Statehouse
State policies shape food security in Vermont, from making federal programs like school meals work to make sure all students are well-fed to ensuring food security is part of our disaster approach.. The decisions made in Montpelier directly impact our communities, and together, we can ensure policies reflect the needs of everyone in Vermont.
Support the Restaurant Meals Program in Vermont!
Hunger Free Vermont is currently advocating for the State of Vermont to launch the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) here in Vermont. The RMP would allow certain 3SquaresVT (also known as SNAP) recipients to use their benefits at participating local restaurants.
April 30: Northeast SNAP Day of Action: Protect SNAP
Congress is considering devastating cuts to SNAP that would increase hunger, and weaken our economy and food systems—harming not only individuals who rely on SNAP, but our farmers, grocers, and businesses. We need you to call and email our delegation to make clear: cutting SNAP is unnacceptable!
Share your story
Tell us how proposed federal changes are impacting you and/or your community . Tracking the impact of these changes and chaotic events are important. Take a few minutes to let us know how this is impacting you, your community, and/or the people you serve.
Tell the Governor to keep his commitment to Universal School Meals.
Governor Scott’s proposed repeal of Vermont’s Universal School Meals Program would cost Vermont kids, families, schools, and farmers. Click here to learn more.
Federal Advocacy
Federal policies have a direct impact on Vermonters, and the programs we rely on to meet our basic needs. From SNAP, School Meals, Summer EBT, and other food security programs, decisions made in Washington D.C. shape access to food every day. Stay informed and know when to take action to support, celebrate, or federal food security programs!
What’s happening now?
Congress is moving forward with a dangerous plan that threatens the health and well-being of Vermonters and millions of people across the country. Right now, lawmakers are considering deep cuts to essential safety net programs—including a proposal to slash SNAP (known in Vermont as 3SquaresVT) by 20%, or $230 billion. These cuts would disproportionately harm children, older adults, people with disabilities, and working families, while stripping tens of millions of dollars from Vermont’s economy and weakening our local food system.
This is not a done deal. Congress has entered a critical phase where committees will recommend specific cuts to reconcile their budget resolutions. There is still time to act—and your voice matters.
Right now, most programs continue to operate as usual, and we encourage you to check back often for updates, as we anticipate important opportunities to protect federal nutrition programs from efforts among members in Congress eager to make dangerous cuts and policy changes.
What we are hearing from Vermont's Congressional Delegation is the importance of individual stories—they know how important federal nutrition programs are, but need to hear from YOU about what these programs mean to you, and the impact they have on you and your communities. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback in our form below.
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If you are interested in volunteering to help our advocacy efforts in the upcoming legislative session, please send an email to our Legislative Policy Lead, Autumn Moen, at amoen@hungerfreevt.org.