Vermont E-Board Approves Plan to Fully Fund SNAP Benefits During Government Shutdown

Vermont officials approve state-funded food stamps through Nov. 15

“It's our obligation at this point as states to do what we can for the people we serve,” Gov. Phil Scott said after the meeting. “This is a basic benefit that many, many Vermonters rely on.”

Vermont to fund SNAP until Nov. 15 while federal shutdown persists

MONTPELIER — Vermont will fund a federal food aid program until at least Nov. 15, following a vote taken at an emergency committee meeting on Wednesday.

Vermont E-Board approves plan to fully fund SNAP benefits during government shutdown

The Department for Children and Families' Economic Services Division will distribute funds on or before Nov. 7 using existing EBT cards.

Vermont becomes one of first states to fully fund SNAP benefits as shutdown threatens food assistance - The Boston Globe

For now, the funding will only cover the first half of November, but the state's governor and key lawmakers have vowed to extend support as long as they're able.

Lawrence: Trump and GOP effectively taking food from Americans as shutdown cuts to food stamps loom

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how, because of Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress refusing to provide food assistance during the shutdown, “now we are on the verge for the first time in the 21st century of millions of people in America actually knowing what starving feels like.”

Pantries, food banks brace for halt of SNAP funds

The Trump administration’s refusal to tap a contingency fund to pay for food stamps during the federal government shutdown will affect roughly 42 million Americans and is of great concern locally.