How you can help Vermonters during the holiday season

How do I find a food shelf near me?

To find a local food shelf visit the Vermont Foodbank's website by clicking here.

How can I help during this holiday season?

Donate money: For as little as $10, the Vermont Foodbank can provide 25 pounds of food to a family in need. The Vermont Foodbank has a program where individuals can make donations in lieu gifts during the holiday season. To find out more, click here.

Volunteer: No matter where you live in Vermont, you can find a local food shelf, shelter or community group that can surely use your help.

Organize a food drive: Work with your neighbors, business, or faith organization to pool your resources for one of the organizations listed below.

Clean out your closet: Take a look around your house and see if you have any unused clothes that you could donate to help keep your neighbors warm this winter.

Support home heating assistance programs: As winter approaches, many Vermont families are struggling to afford the rising costs of heating their homes. There are many organizations that provide assistance to Vermonters in need. Please contact the following organizations to find out how you can help: Central Vermont Community Action Council, CVPS, Green Mountain Power, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, BROC Community Action in Southwest Vermont, Souteastern Vermont Community Action, and Northeast Kingdom Community Action

How can I get involved?

There are many great organizations working in Vermont to address the issue of hunger. To donate, volunteer your time, or find out how you can help, please visit the following organizations:

Contact: E-mail Congressman Welch
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