Food Bank warns federal match change could force cuts to navigator services; asks for state support Vermont Food Bank told legislators its statewide SNAP benefit-assistance team (three full-time staff) helps keep people enrolled in programs, but a federal change raising the state match from 25% to 50% will require more state funds or reduced capacity.

The Vermont Food Bank is sounding the alarm: a federal funding change could jeopardize vital navigator services that help residents access crucial SNAP benefits.

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Vermont Food Bank seeks $5 million in FY27, asks this committee to consider $2 million for network partners Carrie Sailor of the Vermont Food Bank told the committee it seeks $5 million in FY27—$2 million for network food shelves/meal sites, $2 million for Vermonters Feeding Vermonters (handled in House Agriculture) and $1 million for emergency/disaster response—citing 2025 distributions of about 14 million pounds of food, 217 network partners and monthly service to roughly 70,000 Vermonters.

The Vermont Food Bank is urging a $5 million investment to help feed 70,000 residents each month, but they need your support to make it happen!

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Vermont Food Bank asks legislature for $1.5 million to fully fund farmers‑to‑food‑shelves program The Vermont Food Bank urged the committee to approve a $1.5 million FY26 budget adjustment to expand the Vermonters Feeding Vermonters program, which purchases local food at market rates for distribution through food shelves and partner sites. The House included $400,000 in its draft adjustment; committee asked for documentation.

The Vermont Food Bank is seeking $1.5 million to revive its Vermonters Feeding Vermonters program, which supports local farms while feeding communities in need.

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Vermont Food Bank asks for $1.5 million to expand "Vermonters Feeding Vermonters" farm-purchase program Carrie Taylor of the Vermont Food Bank asked the Senate committee for a $1.5 million FY26 budget adjustment to fully fund Vermonters Feeding Vermonters, saying the funds would be spent with Vermont farms to buy local food for distribution to food shelves, meal sites and partner organizations; committee members asked about meat purchasing, freezer capacity and program logistics.

The Vermont Food Bank is requesting $1.5 million to expand their "Vermonters Feeding Vermonters" program, aiming to support local farms and provide free food to those in need.

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Vermont Food Bank: Pounds Distributed Up, Demand Spiking After SNAP Notices; Asks Legislature for $5M in FY27 Vermont Food Bank reported an 8.5% year-over-year increase in pounds distributed among its network and described acute demand spikes when SNAP benefits were reported to be delayed. The Food Bank requested a $1.5 million FY26 budget adjustment to fully fund Vermonters Feeding Vermonters and a $5 million FY27 package to support farm purchases, food-p

Vermont Food Bank has seen an alarming 8.5% rise in food demand, prompting urgent calls for a $5 million budget to support local farms and food access programs.

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Vermont establishes Vermonters Feeding Vermonters Grant Program with $2M funding Vermont launches grant program to support local food purchases through Vermont Foodbank.

Vermont is taking a bold step to nourish its community with a new $2M grant program aimed at boosting local food purchases through the Vermont Foodbank!

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