Vermont advocates press House committee to fully fund SNAP administration and benefit assisters Advocates and retailers told the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee that federal SNAP changes and a November 2025 funding lapse threaten access and local grocery revenue; they asked lawmakers to fund SFY2027 administration and appropriate $4.95 million for benefit assisters and $500,000 for farm-targeted programs.

Vermont advocates are urging lawmakers to fully fund SNAP administration and support local food economies, warning that recent federal changes could jeopardize food security for thousands.

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- The Emergency Board will meet again on or before Nov. 13 if the federal shutdown has not been resolved by then. If it hasn't, the E-Board is expected to approve the remaining 50% of benefits for the rest of November.

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