Community Resources & Services

Beyond warm emergency beds, Vermonters can access free meals, winter gear, medical care, and transportation assistance.

Need Immediate Emergency Guidance?

Dial 2-1-1 for 24/7 live assistance or text VTHELP to 898-211.

Call Vermont 211

Food & Soup Kitchens

Hot meals served daily across regional centers, plus food pantry distributions.

  • 🍲 Burlington: Feeding Chittenden (339 Pine St) - Daily 12 PM
  • 🍲 Montpelier: FEAST Senior Meals & Community Soup Kitchen
  • 🍲 Rutland: Open Door Mission Hot Meals (31 Park St)
  • 🍲 Brattleboro: Groundworks Drop-In Center Meals

Winter Clothing & Gear

Free heavy winter coats, thermal socks, insulated boots, gloves, and sleeping bags.

  • 🧥 Coats for Vermonters Drive: Free pickup at local fire stations.
  • 🧤 Community Action Agencies: Free thermal winter bundles.
  • 🥾 Emergency Gear Closets: Available at all registered shelters.

Emergency Transportation

Transportation vouchers to ensure no one is stuck in dangerous cold.

  • 🚌 Green Mountain Transit (GMT): Free fare during Code Blue alerts.
  • 🚕 Shelter Shuttle Vouchers: Call 2-1-1 to request direct shuttle.