Attention Working Families with Children: If you received the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit, you may also be eligible for 3SquaresVT, saving you thousands of dollars this year!

Working families with children who receive the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit (VT EITC) are automatically income eligible for 3SquaresVT food benefits.

Not only is the tax credit an important economic boost, but the connection to 3SquaresVT helps you stretch your food budget further with monthly benefits averaging over $300 for families with children. Plus, your children also become eligible for free school meals as well. In total, these resources add up to thousands of dollars in savings for your family plus more nutritious meals on the table.

For more information about EITC, go to www.irs.gov or call 1-800-829-1040. For free help preparing your taxes, call 2-1-1 to make an appointment in your community.

Don’t know if you received the VT EITC this tax season? Check your tax return or call the Vermont Department of Taxes at 1-866-828-2865 (toll-free in VT).

Download the 3SquaresVT application now, or to estimate your 3SquaresVT benefit click "How Much Can I Get?"