Access Food and Resources
At Vermont Foodbank, we believe that food is a human right.
Vermont Foodbank partners with over 300 food shelves, meal sites, community organizations, schools, and hospitals across the state to bring food to neighbors in local communities.
Below, you’ll find information about programs and resources that can help you access food.
Our Find a Food shelf tool can connect you with a food shelf or meal site in your area. With over 300 partnering organizations across the state, you’ll be able to access food close to home.
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3SquaresVT (also called SNAP or "food stamps") provides monthly food benefits to buy groceries for people who qualify.
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The BackPack program provides children at participating schools with kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare foods for weekends and school breaks.
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The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides a free box of food staples each month to people 60 or older who qualify.
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VeggieVanGo (VVG) provides free, fresh produce at distribution events statewide. There are no eligibility requirements or reservations needed to access this program and participation is anonymous.
We love to share recipes for the delicious foods that communities are enjoying throughout the year! The Vermont Foodbank recipe box has instructions for meals anyone can make!
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Resources outside of what the Foodbank offers - like Meals on Wheels and heat assistance - we are happy to help connect you.
