Vermont is receiving a second Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) performance bonus this year.

SNAP offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families.

According to the Vermont Governor's Office, 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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