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Food programs in Vermont

12 programs, listed by name. Hours and services change, so call or check the program’s website before you go.

  1. Deerfield Valley Food Pantry Inc.

    Food Pantry

    Address
    7 Church St., Wilmington, VT, 05363
    Phone
    802-464-0148
    Hours
    Third Saturday of the month and on the Thursday before the third Saturday. (Note: Not every Thursday distribution falls on the third Thursday.) See website for distribution dates and times.
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The mission of the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry is to see that no one in the area goes needlessly hungry or lacks the basics for personal care. We provide, as well as our resources permit, food and other items to all those who ask for assistance."

    Unknown at this time.

  2. Feeding Champlain Valley

    Food Bank

    Address
    228 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401
    Phone
    802-658-7939
    Hours
    Hot Meals: Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 11:00am, Grab 'N Go Food: Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 2:30pm, Groceries: Mon-Fri: 9:00am to 4:00pm
    Who can get food
    You may visit each Food Shelf once per month. See website for more information.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    ​Feeding Champlain Valley, formerly known as Feeding Chittenden, partners with over 30 nonprofits and social service organizations to alleviate hunger in the Champlain Valley region. These collaborations include agricultural organizations, healthcare providers, housing organizations, and schools, all working together to improve health, maintain dignity, and challenge inequality. Food Bank serves Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties. Services include education and training, grocery distribuiton, meal production, food rescue, deliveries to homes, and food access sites, an online market, food kiosks, and a food truck.

    Facebook: @ Feedin ChamplainValley, Instagram: @feedchamplainvalley

  3. Hardwick Area Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    39 West Church St, Hardwick, VT, 05843
    Phone
    802-472-5940
    Hours
    Mon: 12:00pm to 1:00pm, Thurs and Sat 9:00am to 11:00am
    Who can get food
    "No documentation of income is required, under any circumstances."
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Nourish Hardwick, also known as the Hardwick Area Food Pantry (HAFP), collaborates with several (at leaste 7) community organizations to enhance food access and support local agriculture. Notable partnerships include:​ Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE): The Hardwick Community Gardens, managed by HAFP, are located at Atkins Field, a property owned by CAE. This collaboration provides gardening spaces for community members, promoting local food production and community engagement. ​ Local Food Producers: HAFP receives donations from various local producers, including Jasper Hill Farm, Sweet Rowan Farm, Pete’s Greens, Black Dirt Farm, High Mowing Seeds, and Cabot Cheese. These partnerships ensure a supply of fresh, locally sourced food for pantry clients."Our mission is to expand food access and choice in our region. We believe nourishing food for all is central to community vitality. We are committed to partnerships, dignity and care."

    FB: @HardwickAreaFoodPantry,Inc , IG: @hardwickareafoodpantry

  4. Hardwick Area Food Pantry - Albany Location

    Food Pantry

    Address
    830 Main St, Albany, VT, 05820
    Phone
    802-323-1521
    Hours
    Sat: 10:30am to 12:30pm
    Who can get food
    "We don't have any eligibility requirements, except that for delivery customers we only deliver to the towns of Albany and Irasburg and we ask that delivery customers be over 65, or have mobility or transportation issues that prevent them from picking up food in person."
    Accessibility
    Not accessible, but we do home delivery to make services more accessible.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "Our mission is to expand food access and choice in our region. We believe nourishing food for all is central to community vitality. We are committed to partnerships, dignity and care."

    FB: @HardwickAreaFoodPantry,Inc , IG: @hardwickareafoodpantry

  5. Hardwick Area Food Pantry - Craftsbury Location

    Food Pantry

    Address
    rch Lande, Craftsbury, VT, 05826
    Phone
    802-586-0191
    Hours
    Thurs: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
    Who can get food
    "There are no eligibility requirements and minimal information gathering."
    Accessibility
    "Craftsbury Food Share is a drive up location, we serve neighbors at their car and are available to load if needed. That style makes the service available to anyone who shows up. We have a delivery system for folks with transportation, health or other reasons that get in the way of accessing our food boxes."

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "Our mission is to expand food access and choice in our region. We believe nourishing food for all is central to community vitality. We are committed to partnerships, dignity and care."

    FB: @HardwickAreaFoodPantry,Inc , IG: @hardwickareafoodpantry

  6. North End Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    14 Heineberg Rd, Burlington, VT, 05408,
    Phone
    Unknown at this time
    Hours
    Sat and Sun 9:00am-11:00am *People usually start lining up at 8:45am.
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    North End Food Pantry is currently not wheelchair accessible however, they are looking for a new facility that is accessible.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "Join us in nourishing our community and offering essential support to neighbors facing hunger and hardship."

    Unknown at this time.

  7. Our Place Drop-In Center

    Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry

    Address
    4 Island St, Bellows Falls, VT, 05101
    Phone
    802-463-2217
    Hours
    Food Pantry Mon,Wed, Fri 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm, Breakfast served Mon-Fri 9:30am-10:30am, Lunch served Mon-Fri 11:30-12:30pm.
    Who can get food
    Food Pantry is open by appointment. We offer free breakfast and lunch to anyone who comes in during those hours, open to anyone. Our food pantry is open to any unhoused individuals and anyone with a permanent address in our catchment area.
    Accessibility
    Our Place also delivers about 40 bags of groceries each month to seniors and disabled people from Rockingham to Athens and south to Westminster. While this delivery program is currently of an informal and ad hoc nature with limited scope, it is an area of growth and outreach we are trying to ramp up and feature for our community food program.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Our Place Drop-In Center has been serving the community surrounding Bellows Falls, Vermont for 25 years through homemade meals and grocery distribution. Our Place also helps direct people to other social services available such as applying for SNAP (food stamps), WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Medicaid.

    Facebook: @OurPlaceDrop-InCenter

  8. Richmond Food Shelf and Thrift Store

    Food Pantry

    Address
    58 Bridge St, Richmond, VT, 05477
    Phone
    802-578-4283
    Hours
    Tues and Sat: 10:00am to 1:00pm, Thurs: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
    Who can get food
    "At this time we do not have any eligibility requirements to receive services."
    Accessibility
    "Our food shelf is not wheelchair accessible, but we do offer delivery to folks that are homebound or in a wheelchair."

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The mission of the Richmond Food Shelf and Thrift Store, Inc. is to improve the lives of individuals and families in the community who are experiencing financial hardship.

    Instagram: @richmondfoodshelfthriftstore

  9. Shelburne Food Shelf

    Food Pantry

    Address
    5420 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT, 05482
    Phone
    802-622-3313
    Hours
    See calendar on website to pick a time to shop: https://www.shelburnefoodshelf.org/food/calendar
    Who can get food
    Signup is required to use food pantry services.
    Accessibility
    Follow ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The mission of the Shelburne Food Shelf is to improve food security for community members of Shelburne through food distribution while preserving the dignity of our shoppers."

    Facebook: @ShelburneFoodShelf

  10. Upper Valley Haven Food Shelf

    Food Pantry

    Address
    713 Hartford Ave, White River Junction, VT, 05001
    Phone
    802-295-6500
    Hours
    Curbside Pick-up: Mon-Thurs: 10:00am to 4:30pm, Fri: 10:00am to 3:00pm
    Who can get food
    Monthly Food Shelf: Visit once a month for a full order of groceries including dairy, eggs, meat, and non-perishable food. (Quick registration). Daily Food Shelf: Visit as needed for produce, bread, desserts, and specialty items. (Quick registration). Grab and Go: Visit as needed for prepared foods, personal care items, and non-food items that may include clothing, books, other specialty foods, etc. (No registration)
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Food Shelf provides reliable, healthy groceries to anyone in need, regardless of income.

    Facebook: @UpperValleyHaven

  11. Williston Community Food Shelf

    Food Pantry

    Address
    400 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 130, Williston, VT, 05495
    Phone
    802-578-0586
    Hours
    Tues 5:00pm-6:30pm, Thurs & Sat 9:00am-11:00am
    Who can get food
    "We primarily serve residents of Williston, Richmond and St. George, Vermont. We also provide a bag of food and assistance to others who show up."
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Williston Community Food Shelf is partnered with the Vermont Food Bank as well as churches, community service organizations, and local businesses to provide food drives in the Williston community. They also encourage the town's "Plant a Row for the Hungry" initiative.

    Facebook: @WillistonCommunityFoodShelf

  12. Woodstock Community Food Shelf

    Food Pantry

    Address
    217 Maxham Meadow Way, Woodstock, VT, 05091
    Phone
    802-457-1185
    Hours
    Mon: 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Wed: 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Sat: 10:00am to 12:00pm
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    Unknown at this time.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Woodstock Community Food Shelf maintains an open, well-stocked food shelf providing basic nutrition to our neighbors in times of need.

    Facebook: @ WoodstockCommunityFoodShelf