Resources

In addition to the Everyone Eats program, both statewide and in Chittenden County and Central VT, there are so many food resources in Vermont. Check them all out below!

Statewide Resources for Vermonters

 

 

Hunger Free Vermont

 

Hunger Free Vermont is an excellent resource for Vermonter. 

They regularly put together outreach materials and update their website to keep everyone in the loop with any important changes to school meal programs, 3SquaresVT, and other nutrition programs. 

To check out their resources and learn how to stretch your food budget go here

3SquaresVT

3SquaresVT – Boost your grocery budget to shop at your local grocery store, convenience store, farmers market, or online. Click here to learn more. For application assistance call 1-855-855-6181, or text VFBSNAP to 855-11

Need a translation? 3Squares Brochure – Translated

If you are age 60 or older, call the helpline 1-800-642-5119 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging for personal assistance with 3SquaresVT, getting meals delivered to you at home, and more.

Translations:

Arabic

Burmese

Chinese

French

Karen

Kirundi

Maay-Maay

Nepali

Somali

Spanish

Swahili

Vietnamese

WIC

Healthy food and support for you if you are pregnant or a parent or caregiver for a child under the age of 5.  Call 2-1-1 or text VTWIC to 855-11.

नेपालीमा जानकारी (Information in Nepali)
Af Soomaali (Information in Somali)
Información en Español (Information in Spanish)

Age Well

Age Well provides support and services for Older Vermonters (60+) including Meals on Wheels.

Call the HELPLINE for assistance: (800)642-5119

CSFP

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is a federal nutrition program which offers free monthly boxes of staple foods to income-eligible adults over the age of 60.  Learn more and apply here.

Find a food shelf near you

The Vermont Foodbank partners with 215 food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, homeless shelters and out of school programs across the state. Find a site near you.

USDA Meal Finder

Call 2-1-1 or visit the USDA Meal Finder to find their nearest location for meals for children 18 and under.

NOFA-VT Community Food Access Resources

Our friends at NOFA-VT have a helpful Community Food Access page which offers multiple ways can  Vermonters can access to local food on a budget.

JUMP Vermont

JUMP’s Flex Assistance Support (FAS) now offers $50 utility assistance as an option. Another safe and efficient means for eligible participants to pay utility bills, purchase groceries, transportation gas assistance, cleaning supplies, prescription co-pay and basic essential goods. Currently, JUMP is only able to help participants with proof of residency.

If you qualify, you may receive a $30 City Market card, $30 Hannaford card or $25 Shell gas card. Apply here. 

Burlington Area Resources
The City of Burlington Food Access Resources

To get information about free and reduced food, financial assistance and well-being resources and more visit https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/covid-19/FoodAccessResources 

Food Not Bombs

Food Not Bombs distributes meals at the parking garage on Cherry and S. Winooski  in Burlington, VT every day from 1 -2 PM For more info visit their Instagram page or Facebook page

Winooski Mutual Aid

Winooski Mutual Aid (WMA) aims to bridge the gaps that established systems have left, and to make sure everyone in Winooski has the access to the resources they need. 

Learn more by visiting:  winooskimutualaid.org

For UVM Students | UVM Rally Cat Cupboard

The UVM Rally Cat Cupboard is open to all students. It is located in Hills Building 015. Their current pantry hours are Mondays from 4-8 and Fridays from 10-2. Follow @rallycatscupboard on Facebook and Instagram for updates and to see what food they receive. 

Mental Health Resources
COVID Support VT

COVID Support VT helps people cope with the pandemic through education, emotional support and connections to community services that promote resilience, empowerment and recovery. Visit their site. 

Restaurant Community Resources
Vermont for Restaurants

VTIR and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce have partnered with the United Way of Northwest Vermont to offer the Working Bridges Resource Coordination Program to support our restaurant workforce.

Learn more here. 

Helpful Networks

VT Independent Restaurant Coalition

An emerging coalition of over 180 Vermont restaurants and bars working together to build, connect, and inspire. Join and connect with others in the industry!

Chambers of Commerce

Join your regional chamber to access resources, programs, networking and marketing opportunities.

Downtown Associations

Technical assistance and state funding for community development based around designated downtowns. Check out your municipality’s downtown!

Personal Support

VT Department of Mental Health

Resources for how to take care of ourselves and others during this uncertain time. Includes links to immediate support, therapy, and coronavirus information.

Restaurant After Hours: Resources & Help Lines

Compilation of restaurant-specific organizations and communities, crisis hotlines, mental health organizations and support groups.

Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)

Provides financial assistance to food and beverage employees with children when either parent or child faces a health crisis, injury, death, or natural disaster.

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks – View PDF

COVID Support VT helps people cope with the pandemic through
education, emotional support and connections to community services that promote resilience, empowerment and recovery. View their coping tips.

24/7 Free and Confidential Resources Available by Phone

Pathways Vermont Peer Support Line : 833-VT-TALKS (888-2557)
Different from a crisis helpline or emergency hotline, call or text for mental health help and counseling for anything from the anger you feel after a bad day, to times when you feel alone, to when you need support for substance abuse, medical concerns, relationship challenges, or thoughts of suicide.

Statewide Helpline: Dial 2-1-1
Help with problem-solving and/or connecting you to government programs,
community-based organizations, support groups and available human services
including food, shelter and healthcare.

VT Text Crisis Line : Text “VT” to 741741
For support and information during any time of crisis.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis support line for folks in immediate distress.

SAMHSA’s National Treatment Referral Helpline : 800-662-HELP (4357)
Provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.

SAMSHA Disaster Distress Hotline : 1-800-985-5990 ; Text TalkWithUs or Hablanos to 66746
Provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster 

Business Support

Invest EAP

Check with your insurer to see if you are already covered!
On-call counselors offering legal, financial advice, short-term counseling and referral, management consultation, wellness workshops and resource information. Affordable and well-worth the investment. 

Buy Vermont Made 

Buy local initiative to connect shoppers with Vermont-made gifts and products, as well as Vermont retailers, in six categories – wearables, craft beverages, specialty food, home goods, personal care and toys and books. 

Other Helpful Info

Vermont Mutual Aid Community Resource List

An extensive, well-organized crowd-sourced document linking to a wide variety of local resources.

On The Fly Resource Page

Resource page linking to industry specific, state-funded resources, health and wellbeing, relief funds, advocacy groups etc.

National Resources

Independent Restaurants Coalition National Website

National Coalition of small restaurants uniting to affect legislative change and support one another.

James Beard Foundation Mentorship

Get a mentor! Mentors to ensure food and beverage professionals from all backgrounds, especially those who have historically faced difficulty finding and engaging with mentorship have support, knowledge, and resources to thrive.

Restaurant Workers Community Foundation Relief Funds

Share with employees! Advocacy and action non-profit created by and for restaurant workers intending to make the industry more hospitable to everyone.

National Restaurant Association

National Restaurant Association has a strong presence in Washington, D.C. and serves members by advancing and protecting the restaurant and food service industry with the goals to build industry influence, build industry image, and build industry engagement. The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is the designated state affiliate for the National Restaurant Association.

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