Chittenden County Community Resources:
2-1-1:
2-1-1 Link: Dial 2-1-1 to find out about hundreds of important local community resources, like emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, healthcare, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation needs, educational and volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Basic Necessities – Food, Clothing, Furniture, and help with Utilities:
- Hinesburg Community Resource Center Link: A volunteer non-profit organization of neighbors helping neighbors. HCRC responds to the needs of Hinesburg residents while we build community and extend a helping hand. HCRC accomplishes this by:
- Providing a Food Shelf to feed our residents and neighbors
- Connecting young families to community and resources while providing support and educational opportunities
- Lending medical equipment to individuals in need
- Offering emergency funds for residents in financial crisis
- Providing transportation solutions for the needs of the community
For more information about Hinesburg Community Resource Center programs, Contact:
Rachel Kring at (802) 482-4946 or email, [email protected]
Mailing address:
Hinesburg Community Resource Center
PO Box 444
Hinesburg, VT 05461
- Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) Link: Support with housing, utility assistance, fuel assistance, emergency assistance, weatherization, food and income tax for residents of Addison, Chittenden and Fraklin/Grand Isle counties. 802- 862-2771 PO Box 1603, Burlington, VT.
- Department of Children and Families Link: Economic Services Division (ESD): 1-800-479-6151
For More Information on the Following ESD Benefit Programs: 3SquaresVT, Crisis Fuel, Emergency Assistance, Energy Assistance, Essential Person, Farm to Family, Fuel Assistance, Lifeline Program, Post-Secondary Education, Reach Up, Reach Up Child-Only, Reach Ahead, VSNIP (help people afford to spay/neuter pets), EBT Card click on THIS LINK.
For More Information on the Following ESD Benefit Programs: 3SquaresVT, Crisis Fuel, Emergency Assistance, Energy Assistance, Essential Person, Farm to Family, Fuel Assistance, Lifeline Program, Post-Secondary Education, Reach Up, Reach Up Child-Only, Reach Ahead, VSNIP (help people afford to spay/neuter pets), EBT Card click on THIS LINK.
- COTS Resources Link: The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) provides emergency shelter, services, and housing for people who are homeless or marginally housed in Vermont. Contact: (802) 864-7402.
Homeless Youth:
- Spectrum Drop-In Center Link: is a youth drop-in center offering meals, telephone use, laundry, showers, medical care, and access to other Spectrum services. Contact: (802) 864-7432, 177 Pearl St, Burlington.
Food Shelves:
- Charlotte Food Shelf: 421 Church Hill Road, Charlotte VT. Open 2nd and 4th Wednesdays (Evenings 5 - 7 PM) and Thursdays (Mornings 7:30 - 9:30 AM). Contact: For Emergency Food, call John: 425-3130 For Information, call: 425-3252
- Hinesburg Food Shelf: 51 Ballard Corner Road, Hinesburg VT. Open Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 PM & Fridays 10 AM - 12 PM. Contact: Jeff Glover (802) 872-8685, [email protected], or Hank White (802) 482-2629
- Shelburne Food Shelf: 5420 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne VT. Open 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 9-11am, and 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 5-7pm. Contact: 802-662-3313
- Williston Community Food Shelf: 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 115, Williston VT. Serves Williston and St. George. Open Tuesdays 5-6:30pm, Thursdays 9-11am, Saturdays 9-11am. Contact: 802-735-6303.
- Hinesburg Food Shelf: 51 Ballard Corner Road, Hinesburg VT. Open Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 PM & Fridays 10 AM - 12 PM. Contact: Jeff Glover (802) 872-8685, [email protected], or Hank White (802) 482-2629
- Shelburne Food Shelf: 5420 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne VT. Open 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 9-11am, and 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 5-7pm. Contact: 802-662-3313
- Williston Community Food Shelf: 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 115, Williston VT. Serves Williston and St. George. Open Tuesdays 5-6:30pm, Thursdays 9-11am, Saturdays 9-11am. Contact: 802-735-6303.
