Get The Food

• School Meals across the state:

School meals are free for all students under 18 years of age. Use the spreadsheet linked above to find information about your school district's school meals program.

• WIC:

WIC gives you access to healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, and breastfeeding support. If you’re pregnant, a caregiver, or a parent with a child under five, WIC is right for you! To find out more and apply visit https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/wic or text ‘ VTWIC’ to 855-11

• 3SquaresVT:

Has your household lost pay? Have your childcare expenses increased? 3SquaresVT is here for you and your family to help put food on the table! You could be eligible to receive a 3SquareVT benefit or increase the benefit you already receive. To get help applying visit www.vtfoodbank.org/nurture-people/3squaresvt, call 855-855-6181 or text VFBSNAP to 85511.

You can also visit https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT

• Meal Programs for Older Vermonters:

People age 60 and older are especially encouraged to stay at home in order to protect themselves from COVID-19, but staying well nourished is also critical for your health. To help, you may be able to pick up meals to go or have meals delivered to your home. For more information about meals for older adults, please call the Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.

• Meal Access for Families with Young Children

Hunger Free Vermont

• The Vermont Foodbank

  1. The Vermont Foodbank is dedicated to supporting Vermonters during all times of need. To find a food shelf near you, call 1-800-585-2265 or visit https://www.vtfoodbank.org/agency-locator

  2. Veggie Van Go - A pop-up drive-through style event at local hospitals and schools that's open to anyone, no registration required! Food options change frequently but often include fresh vegetables, frozen meat, and dairy products. Find information about the Veggie Van Go schedule by visiting https://www.vtfoodbank.org/share-food/veggievango, calling (800) 585-2265 or emailing veggievango@vtfoodbank.org.

• Stores offering curbside pick-up

Please call ahead to confirm that they are still offering curbside pick-up and restrictions.

• Restaurants offering take-out and delivery:

  1. Visit this link https://www.facebook.com/DowntownBrattleboro/ to see up to date offerings of take out meals in the Brattleboro area.

  2. Local Business Status (Brattleboro Area)

• Meals on Wheels in Brattleboro: (802) 257-1236

• Food Shelves and Area Resources:

  1. List of Windham County Food Shelves

  2. Retreat Farm is giving away a bag (per family) of healthy and nutritious food. This includes bread, eggs and milk. Please call (802) 490-2270

  3. VT Foodbank and Veggie Van Go will be at BUHS parking lot the 1st and 3rd Monday from 10am-12pm. Drive up only. Walkers welcome too.

  4. Vermont Foodbank (800-585-2265) 3SVT (1-855-855-6181) Text VFB SNAP to 85511, use the Foodbank’s Find a Foodshelf tool

• Community Meals:

  1. As of 3/25/2020 Loaves & Fishes is preparing meals which are delivered by Groundworks. There is no longer a “grab & go” option on site.

  2. St. Brigid’s Kitchen is passing out packaged meals outdoors on Mon, Weds, Thurs, and Sat.

• Brattleboro Area Farmer’s Market Vendors

The Farmer’s Market has compiled a list of their vendors who have products available right now, which you can find at farm stands, through online ordering, curbside pickup, and more! Visit our website for details and stay tuned for updates about our 2020 market season.