VT Receives 2nd SNAP Performance Bonus this Year

Statement

Gov. Peter Shumlin and Agency of Human Services (AHS) Secretary Hal Cohen announced today that for the second time this year Vermont has received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture a bonus for increased performance in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families. The bonus of $252,344 comes on top of a $293,000 bonus received in July.

"I want to thank the hard working folks at the Agency of Human Services who made this possible," Gov. Shumlin said. "Vermont has proven its strong commitment to ensure that all Vermonters in need have access to good food. This second bonus is a good recognition of that commitment and our progress as a state. The bonus comes at a time when nearly one in four people in this state turn to food shelves or meal service plans to feed themselves and their families. Vermont will continue its efforts to fight hunger and reach those hungry Vermonters eligible for nutritional benefits."

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