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Vermont
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 30, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Vermont, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center or the Governor's Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Relief from Vermont’s Notice of Potential Layoffs Act
The Vermont Department of Labor has announced that it does not intend to enforce the provisions of Vermont’s Notice of Potential Layoffs Act against businesses who are forced to lay off employees due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Vermont’s unemployment insurance benefits historically required that claimants are able and available to work and actively searching for work. In response to COVID-19, Vermont has waived all work search requirements and expanded the scope of … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Reach Up in Vermont (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Reach Up is an existing Vermont program that provides benefits to families, with children by providing cash assistance for basic needs and services that support work and self-sufficiency. The program provides case management (a process where a case … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Vermont’s SNAP program provides relief for individuals and families to purchase food at most stores that sell food with a Vermont Express electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides money in the form of WIC EBT cards to buy healthy foods, and also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information
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