Why Not Apply? You Tell Us...

There are thousands of people in Vermont who could be getting food stamps but aren't. Why is that?

vermontfoodhelp.com is trying to answer this question. You can help us by telling us your reasons for deciding to apply or not apply for food stamps. What you say can help us make the food stamp program better in Vermont. When you're done, we'll tell you some things about food stamps that might surprise you!

Thanks for your input.

Please select 'yes' or 'no' for each of the following...

I am...
age 60 or older
yes
no
age 18 to 59
yes
no
a parent/guardian of dependent children
yes
no
working
yes
no
a U.S. citizen
yes
no
disabled
yes
no
homeless or living in a shelter or with friends
yes
no

Food Stamp Participation...
I have applied for food stamps in the past.
yes
no
I was in a household that received food stamps in the past.
yes
no
I started to apply for food stamps in the past, but didn't finish the application process.
yes
no
I get food stamps now.
yes
no