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Two people select food items from shelves in a pantry or grocery store, viewed through rows of canned and boxed goods.

Government & Politics

Thousands of Vermonters could lose food assistance as new work requirements take effect next month

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 16, 2026, 5:28 pmFebruary 16, 2026, 5:32 pm

Three people select groceries in a food pantry, with squash and bread in the foreground and a sign reading "One Bag Only" on the wall.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Facing growing uncertainty, Vermont food assistance leaders seek new funds. Lawmakers say money is tight.

by Theo Wells-Spackman January 15, 2026, 6:36 pmJanuary 15, 2026, 6:36 pm

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After fleeing danger at home, refugees in Vermont have faced the loss of food assistance

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 12, 2025, 6:53 am

Government & Politics

Federal guidance requires Vermont to restore food benefits for some refugees and noncitizens, advocates say

by Theo Wells-Spackman December 10, 2025, 5:23 pmDecember 10, 2025, 6:06 pm

A produce shelf with greens and radishes at a grocery store.

New federal directions mean more Vermont refugees are denied food assistance

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 21, 2025, 2:35 pmNovember 21, 2025, 2:36 pm

Two women stand indoors holding shopping bags, one smiling and the other looking off to the side. Shelves, baked goods, and colorful fruit-themed art are visible in the background.

Food insecurity concerns persist in Upper Valley despite SNAP restoration

by Valley News November 14, 2025, 5:02 pmNovember 14, 2025, 5:02 pm

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How VTDigger is reporting on food insecurity and why your support matters

by Theo Wells-Spackman and VTDigger Member Team November 14, 2025, 4:05 pmNovember 18, 2025, 12:08 pm

Two people select food items from shelves in a pantry or grocery store, viewed through rows of canned and boxed goods.

Government & Politics

Federal food assistance will arrive to Vermonters Friday as shutdown ends

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 13, 2025, 5:44 pmNovember 14, 2025, 9:28 am

Two people select food items from shelves in a pantry or grocery store, viewed through rows of canned and boxed goods.

Government & Politics

Vermont issues food aid as Trump administration appeals court rulings on federal benefits

by Kristen Fountain November 7, 2025, 7:13 pmNovember 7, 2025, 7:13 pm

Three people select groceries in a food pantry, with squash and bread in the foreground and a sign reading "One Bag Only" on the wall.

Vermont’s food assistance providers see sharp rise in demand during pause in benefits

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 6, 2025, 6:53 pmNovember 6, 2025, 8:56 pm

Government & Politics

State-funded food aid will arrive to Vermonters Friday amid unclear timing of new federal funds

by Theo Wells-Spackman November 4, 2025, 7:17 pmNovember 4, 2025, 7:31 pm

Storefront window sign displaying accepted payment methods, including EBT and SNAP, with a notice welcoming EBT customers and other store policies partially visible.

Federal judges reject Trump admin’s arguments for withholding emergency funding for food assistance

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 31, 2025, 4:39 pmOctober 31, 2025, 4:40 pm

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

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 29, 2025, 3:49 pmOctober 29, 2025, 4:18 pm

Storefront window sign displaying accepted payment methods, including EBT and SNAP, with a notice welcoming EBT customers and other store policies partially visible.

Government & Politics

Vermont joins lawsuit against USDA over food stamp funding

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 28, 2025, 2:00 pmOctober 28, 2025, 8:20 pm