Lawmakers hear how SNAP disruption and HR 1 changes hit Vermont farmers markets, grocers and food banks Witnesses told the House Agriculture, Food Resiliency & Forestry committee that a recent lapse in federal SNAP funding and policy changes in HR 1 reduced customer spending at farmers markets and small grocers, strained nonprofit food‑hub cashflows and required a quick state response to prevent immediate hunger.

Vermont's food system is facing a crisis as new HR 1 changes threaten to cost the state millions, impacting farmers markets, grocers, and food banks.

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