Windsor/Windham County Resource Guide Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic
211 COVID-19 assistance for food, paying bills, finding free childcare, and other essential services
211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health and human services they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer. They ask that you do not contact them about testing.
Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf & Thrift Shop located at 37B Main Street, Ludlow, VT
Beginning MONDAY, MARCH 16th and continuing until this crisis winds down, all requests for assistance MUST BE MADE BY TELEPHONE. OUR THRIFT STORE AND FURNITURE STORE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THIS TIME. Please call (802) 228-3663 and talk to Audrey or Krey. They will make an appointment for you to pick up food or other assistance.
Getting What You Need in Cavendish - Visit Cavendish Connects Facebook Page for more resources
For those who are self- isolating or who are in required quarantine: Volunteers are available to help with the following: shopping, picking up mail, transfer station runs or other necessary services. Call 226-7291 or 7292 to arrange for service
Cavendish Cares Bags are filled with items to provide comfort for those who are sick. Obtain a bag by calling 802-226-7131.
Chester - Andover Family Center Food Shelf, Thrift Shop & Financial Assistance located at 908 VT Route 103 South, Chester, VT
Chester - Andover Family Center is providing financial assistance for heating, electricity and rent is available. Call the center, 802-875-3236 , and leave a message that includes your name, a number by which we can reach you and a short description of your needs. Phone messages are monitored every day and a volunteer will get back to you for a phone interview.
Our Food Shelf will continue to provide food on Thursdays and Fridays for our Food Shelf recipients.
For safety reasons, we have new procedures for food distribution. Until further notice, recipients may pick up a pre-packed box of food in our parking lot, during regular Food Shelf hours; Thursdays from 1-5 and Fridays from 10-2. We are asking recipients to come to the door and read the posted instructions regarding how to retrieve their food box.
Thrift shop is closed until April 16th.
Springfield Area Parent Child Center 802-886-5242 Email: sapcc@sapcc-vt.org or send a message via facebook
Essentials available: diapers, wipes, formula, gas & grocery cards
Available for support with questions around childcare and support with parenting
VT Help Link Alcohol & Drug Support Center 802-565-LINK
VT Help Link is a statewide public resource to connect you to the treatment and recovery resources you need for yourself, a loved one, a client, etc. Services are free and confidential.
Comcast Internet Essentials Provides internet to low income families.
We will make it even easier for low-income families who live in a Comcast service area to sign up by offering new customers 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials service, which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month.
No Contract, No Credit Check, No Installation Fee, In-Home WIFI
VTEL is providing internet access to people in areas that they can reach. Contact them with your address to find out.
Edgar May Recreation Center, Springfield
Providing access to free online workouts and health tips
DG BodyWorks, Proctorsville
Providing free online yoga and other workout classes via their facebook page
Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Queechee
Outdoor & Hands on Virtural Learning Opportunities
Visit their facebook page for live virtual encounters and learning opportunities
Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich
The Montshire is offering a series of online learning opportunities including DIY science experiments, community challenges, downloadable scavenger hunts and other activities, and video explorations of science concepts.
Billings Farm & Museum at Home
Enjoy these crafts and activities at home! Click the images to download and print the activities and instructions.