Assistance programs in Vermont
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
3SquaresVT (SNAP Food Assistance)
3SquaresVT is Vermont’s SNAP food-assistance program. DCF reviews household eligibility and provides benefits for approved cases.
Vermont WIC
Vermont WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant participants and families with young children.
Housing assistance
Vermont Legal Aid & Legal Services Vermont
Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont jointly provide free civil legal help. Legal Services Vermont screens requests and assigns or refers accepted matters.
Utility assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (Vermont)
Vermont weatherization improves home energy efficiency, safety and comfort through approved services. Regional agencies handle applications.
Seasonal Fuel Assistance (Vermont LIHEAP)
Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance pays part of eligible households’ heating costs. It is separate from emergency Crisis Fuel.
Health coverage
Green Mountain Care (Vermont Medicaid & Dr. Dynasaur)
Vermont offers Medicaid coverage through Green Mountain Care, including coverage routes for children and adults. Eligibility categories have different application requirements.
Cash and income support
Reach Up (Vermont TANF Cash Assistance)
Reach Up supports eligible Vermont families with dependent children through cash assistance and case management.
Unemployment Insurance (Vermont Department of Labor)
Vermont UI replaces part of lost wages after qualifying unemployment. The Department of Labor now uses an updated claimant system.
Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit
Vermont’s refundable earned income credit is claimed on the state tax return. Current law distinguishes taxpayers with and without qualifying children.
Additional support
Crisis Fuel Assistance (Vermont)
Vermont Crisis Fuel assists qualifying households facing a winter heating emergency. Contact intake before fuel is delivered or furnace work is completed.
Vermont 211
Vermont 211 connects residents with community resources for food, shelter, transport and other needs. Current live referral hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.