Many 3SquaresVT households will receive a higher benefit in October and November as part of the federal Coronavirus Relief Bill. It will not permanently change a household’s monthly benefit. It is a temporary increase to help during the health crisis.

Households already receiving the maximum 3SquaresVT benefit, or a zero benefit, will not get an increase. Everyone else will receive an increase that brings them to the maximum benefit for their household size.

^{* The change between October and November is a result of the annual COLA adjustment by the USDA.}

3SquaresVT households don’t need to do anything to receive this increased benefit. If eligible, they’ll automatically receive it the same way they receive their benefits now: on an EBT card, through direct deposit, or by check.

Learn more about 3SquaresVT at https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT.