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Chittenden County, Vermont

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    Food pantries and meals22

    Burlington

    Burlington Salvation Army

    Food pantry, Free meals, a Vermont Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (last week of the month only). Free meals: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    64 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Burlington

    Feeding Champlain Valley/CVOEO

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Food pantry: Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    228 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Burlington

    Heineberg Community Senior Center

    Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Open to the community.

    Hours
    Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    14 Heineberg Rd, Burlington, VT 05408

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Burlington

    Janet S. Munt Family Room

    Food pantry, Free meals, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves Chittenden.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Free meals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    20 Allen St., Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Burlington

    North End Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. All are welcome! Guests do not have to provide ID, proof of income, or fill out paperwork.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Sunday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Food pantry: Sunday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    1416 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05408

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Essex Junction

    Champlain Housing Trust

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves Susan's Pantry is available to residents of Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) rental properties..

    Hours
    Thursday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    27 Susie Wilson Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Essex Junction

    Heavenly Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves We service clients living in the City of Essex Junction, the Town of Essex and the Town of Westford..

    Hours
    Monday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Thursday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    39 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Winooski

    Winooski Food Shelf

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Saturday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    24 West Allen Street, Winooski, VT 05404

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Colchester

    Colchester Community Food Shelf

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Colchester Residents.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 1st Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    245 Main Street, Colchester, VT 05446

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Colchester

    Malletts Bay Congregational Church

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. no residency requirements. All are welcome as many times as needed during each month.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Address
    1672 West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester, VT 05446

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Milton

    Milton Family Community Center

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves We serve all Vermont residents. .

    Hours
    Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    23 Villemarie Lane, Milton, VT 05468

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    South Burlington

    South Burlington Food Shelf

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves South Burlington.

    Hours
    Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Address
    356 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Essex

    Aunt Dot's Place

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. We serve residents of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Westford and Underhill. There are no income requirements.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    51 Center Road (Route 15), Essex, VT 05451

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Hinesburg

    Hcrc

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves The Food Shelf serves the towns of: Hinesburg, Huntington, Monkton, and St. George..

    Hours
    Tuesday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    51 Ballards Corner Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jericho

    EJU Food Shelf

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    273 VT Route 15, Jericho, VT 05465

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Richmond

    Richmond Food Shelf and Thrift Store

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. No income or residency restrictions to visit the Richmond Food Shelf. Visits are limited to two times per month.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Tuesday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: Tuesday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    58 Bridge Street, Richmond, VT 05477

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Shelburne

    Shelburne Food Shelf

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    5420 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Williston

    Williston Community Food Shelf

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner. Serves Richmond, St George, Williston.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    400 Cornerstone Drive Suite 130, Williston, VT 05495

    Call first. Hours come from the Vermont Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Burlington

    COTS Daystation

    Food pantry, a Vermont Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    95 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05402

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

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    Burlington

    Burlington Housing Authority

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    65 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Winooski

    Winooski Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    83 Barlow St, Winooski, VT 05404

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

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    Burlington

    Community Health Centers, Riverside

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    617 Riverside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Burlington

    Community Health Centers, Safe Harbor

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    184 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Burlington

    Community Health Centers, South End

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    789 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Burlington

    LUND Family Center

    Community health center run by Community Health Centers of Burlington, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    76 Glen Rd, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Burlington

    Riverstone Counseling

    Community health center run by Community Health Centers of Burlington, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    84 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Essex Junction

    Community Health Centers, Essex

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    87 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Winooski

    Community Health Centers, Winooski

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    32 Malletts Bay Ave, Winooski, VT 05404

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    South Burlington

    Community Health Centers, Good Health

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    368 Dorset St, Suite 1, South Burlington, VT 05403

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Chittenden County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Chittenden County, Vermont?

    We have confirmed 22 places that can help in Chittenden County: Burlington Salvation Army (Food pantry: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM last week of the month...), (802) 864-6991, call first; Feeding Champlain Valley/CVOEO in Burlington (Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday...), (802) 658-7939, call first; Heineberg Community Senior Center in Burlington (Senior Box 60 and older, income limits apply: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Food pantry: Thursday...), (802) 863-3982, call first. 19 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Chittenden County, Vermont?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Chittenden County: Vermont DCF Benefits Service Center (3SquaresVT, fuel help), (800) 479-6151. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Chittenden County, Vermont?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Chittenden County: Burlington Housing Authority, (802) 864-0538, call first; Winooski Housing Authority, (802) 655-2360, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Chittenden County, Vermont?

    We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Chittenden County: Community Health Centers, Pearl Street in Burlington, (802) 652-1080, call first; Community Health Centers, Riverside in Burlington, (802) 864-6309, call first; Community Health Centers, Safe Harbor in Burlington, (802) 860-4310, call first. 6 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Chittenden County, Vermont?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Chittenden County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Chittenden County, Vermont?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Chittenden County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Chittenden County, Vermont?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Chittenden County: Legal Services Vermont, (800) 889-2047. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the local food bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.