Vermont EBT Discounts: Free Admission, Bill Discounts & More

You can get some incredible EBT discounts in Vermont! We’ve found museum discounts, Amazon discounts and so much more for food stamps recipients in your area.

Local EBT Discounts

Some museums offer discounts to guests with Vermont food stamps cards. Museums with green titles offer discounts to people with EBT cards from all 50 states.

It is important to realize that you cannot pay for admission with your Vermont food stamps card. You will show the EBT card to receive the discount but you will need to pay the remaining admission price, if any, in cash or with a credit/debit card.

Bennington

Bennington Museum – FREE

This museum boasts the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world. Learn more about their extensive collections here. Up to four people can enter for free, when you show your EBT card and photo ID.

Brattleboro

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center – FREE

This museum began when two groups of citizens came together to save the town’s historic train station from being demolished. One group wanted to turn the Union Station into a history museum. The other wanted to turn it into an art center. They merged their goals at the Brattelboro Museum and Art Center was born.

Burlington

ECHO: Leahy Center for Lake Champlain – $2 per person

Explore science and enjoy nature at the ECHO Center. This 34,500 square foot, award-winning space hosts more than 100 interactive exhibits, 70 animal species, changing exhibits, a children’s learning space and more.

When reserving tickets online, make sure to select “Member Tickets” for all guests coming in, regardless of age. Then put in the discount code “Museums for All” on the last page of registration to get $2 admission for just per person.

Manchester

Southern Vermont Arts Center – $3 or less per person

The Southern Vermont Arts Center spans a 100-acre campus in the Taconic Mountains. They have both permanent and rotating exhibitions, as well as educational programs and performances.

Norwich

Montshire Museum of Science – $3 per person (or $30 per family per year!)

This award-winning museum covers 100 acres and provides exhibits for all ages and interests. Learn about light, sound, sight, plants and more. An outdoor Science Park and Woodland Garden are also available.

If you have a Vermont or New Hampshire food stamps card, then you can visit the Museum for just $3 per person or $30 per family per year!

St. Albans

St. Albans Museum – FREE

Learn about your local history at the St. Albans Museum! This agency provides complimentary admission for guests with SNAP cards.

Quechee

Vermont Institute of Natural Science – $5 per person

VINS welcomes all guests, regardless of their financial ability. Enjoy the nature trails, educational programming and more. Current exhibits (as of this writing) include a Birds are Dinosaurs exhibit, live raptor shows, songbird aviary, Nature’s Playground and more.

Just show your New Hampshire or Vermont EBT or Medicaid cards to receive $5 admission to the Nature Center and all of its programs.

Rutland

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum – $3 per person

At Wonderfeet, you and your children can play and learn together to build a more vibrant community.  “Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum fosters curiosity and exploration, inspires creativity and ignites the imagination of every child through the power of play.”

In response to my inquiry about admission with EBT card, Wonderfeet’s Executive Director Danielle Monroe, let me know that they also offer the wonderful option of a yearlong membership for just $15, to those who have WIC or a food benefits card.

Woodstock

Billings Farm & Museum – $3 per person

This fully-operating Jersey dairy farm is regarded as one of the finest outdoor history museums in the country! Explore educational exhibits, interactive programs and more.

Vermont EBT Discounts

No matter where you live in the Vermont, you may be able to take advantage of these incredible offers.

• Amazon Discounts: Receive 50% off Amazon Prime, which includes free two-day shipping and streaming access. Eligibility verification required. Get your discount here.
• More Discounts: Check our nationwide list for other discounts from Walmart, Instacart and other providers. Here’s the list.

If you have an EBT card from the SNAP program, you may automatically qualify for many other low income assistance programs.

• Free Cell Phones and Service: Available in your area through various providers. Choose a provider.
• Affordable Internet Options: Get internet from providers like Comcast and AT&T for just $5-$10 per month. Check eligibility.
• Utility Assistance Programs: Programs like LIHEAP and the Weatherization Assistance Program may help reduce your utility costs if you qualify for EBT.
• Income-Based Student Loan Repayment: Payments could be as low as $0 per month based on your income. If you qualify for EBT, you likely qualify for this!
• Veterinary Care Assistance: Agencies may help with pet vet bills. Explore available options.

More Info about Vermont EBT

I’ve been updating this list for years now, and I’ve learned quite a bit along the way. There are some things that many people don’t know about Vermont food stamps!

You may be able to get more food for your money at farmer’s markets and You-Pick Strawberry Fields!  And Cedar Circle Farm will gladly sell you produce, seeds and seedlings – and they may help you learn more about the Farm to Family Program!

Some retailers, such as Farmer’s Markets, often offer double-up programs where you can get twice as much food as you pay for. Bulk retailers like Costco also accept food stamps. Here’s a list of places that accept EBT.

You can also buy gift baskets, fruit trees, and more! No joke – this is all part of the actual federal food stamps law. Here’s a list of unexpected things you can actually buy with your food stamps funds. 

Relief Recap

If you have SNAP benefits in Vermont, you need to save this list of EBT discounts. We update it regularly with new admission discounts and other offers. Bookmark this page and checkback often for updates!