MONTPELIER – Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak confirmed that his office successfully sent payments ensuring recipients of 3SquaresVT, Vermont’s name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), would receive their benefits Friday, Nov. 7, despite the ongoing federal shutdown.
Approximately 67,000 Vermonters are enrolled in SNAP, and most participants access their benefits via EBT card. Funds were loaded to EBT cards Friday morning.
Thousands receive their benefits through Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments processed by the Treasurer’s Office. For these individuals, the treasurer’s office said they would be credited to accounts by the end of the day Friday, though timing would vary depending on the individual financial institution. Recipients who did not receive their benefits November 7 were encouraged to reach out to their bank or credit union.
“This morning, our office worked with the administration to ensure all 3SquaresVT/SNAP recipients receive their benefit payments today while the federal government is shut down,” said Treasurer Pieciak Friday. “I’m proud our state continues to put people first, and I’m grateful to everyone across state government, the Legislature, and the state’s banking partners who made this possible.”
Earlier today, the Trump Administration asked the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to issue an emergency stay of a U.S. District Court ruling ordering the federal Administration to fully fund SNAP.
Pieciak continued, “While the Trump Administration is fighting to keep money out of working people’s hands, Vermont is working hard to ensure our neighbors can put food on the table.”
