Basic Needs Resources for Housing, Health, & Food
Statewide
Vermont State Emergency Housing Application- (click here)
Vermont Emergency Shelter Providers- (click here)
Vermont Free & Referral Health Clinics- (click here)
Vermont Foodbank- Find a foodbank (click here)
Veterans Assistance- (800) 827-1000
Supportive Services for Veterans Families- (802) 656-3232 or (844) 820-3232
Vermont Center for Independent Living- Statewide services related to individuals with disabilities in any context
- Statewide (802) 229-0501
- Bennington (802) 447-0574
Vermont Coalition for Runaway and Homeless Youth- (click here)
- (802)-229-9151
Backpack- Provides children at participating schools with easy-to-prepare foods for weekends and school breaks (click here)
Pathways Vermont- Provides permanent housing to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health support, supported employment, veterans services (click here)
- (888) 492-8218
Motel Shelters Through Vermont Economic Services- (800) 775-0506
**List of Vermont food shelves** (click here)
Addison County
HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects)- Offers food shelf, emergency housing/rental assistance, urgent financial assistance, free clothing/household items (click here)
- Food Shelf: 282 Boardman Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
* Unable to get to the food shelf? They will deliver- (802) 388-3608
John Graham Housing & Services- Provides emergency shelters for individuals/families experiencing homelessness, transitional & permanent housing support, food support, transportation support, employment support & mental health support (click here)
Addison Community Action- Provides food assistance, weatherization resources, fuel assistance (click here)
- Food Shelf: 54 Creek Road, Suite 3, Middlebury, VT 05753
- (802) 388-2285
Vergennes Community Food Shelf- (click here)
- 30 South Water Street, Vergennes, VT 05491
- Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 2-4PM
Open Door Clinic- Free health clinic for un/under-insured adults
- By appointment only: 100 Porter Dr. Middlebury, VT 05753
- Qualifications & information (click here)
Charter House Coalition- Operates emergency shelter for adult men and women, free community meals served daily, social and medical support services (click here)
- Location: 27 North Pleasant Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
Bennington County
Sunrise Family Resource Center- Connects families and individuals to housing, financial aid, healthcare, childcare, education & employment services (click here)
- (802) 442-6934
BROC Community Action- Provides families and individuals with emergency housing, food, & utility assistance as well as workforce development programs, weatherization resources, nutrition/food security, and small business support (click here)
- Food Shelf: 332 Orchard Rd. #332 Bennington, VT
- (802) 775-0878
Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless- Offers emergency shelter to families and individuals, transitional longer-term housing, support services (mental health services/job placement/financial counseling) as well as resource referrals connecting clients to food assistance, healthcare, and other basic needs (click here)
- Main Shelter: (co-ed adults only) 966 Main St. Bennington, VT (802) 442-2424
- Family Shelter: 300 Pleasant St. Bennington, VT (802) 681-8062
Bennington County Food Resources- For hot meals, food pantries, locations and hours (click here)
Dr. G. Richard Dundas Free Clinic- Offers free primary care health services to un/underinsured adults in Bennington County (click here)
- Open weekly Thursday evenings from 6-9PM
- To make an appointment please call (802) 447-3700 or email info@gbicsbennington.org
PAVE Bennington- Domestic violence shelter, please call (802) 442-2370
Bennington Housing Authority- (802) 442-8000 ext 216
Caledonia County
The Shelter at Moose River- Emergency shelter for single adults (click here)
- (802) 624-0949
- 72 Moose River Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT
RuralEdge Housing & Community Development- Offers affordable housing for low-income families and individuals (click here)
- (802) 535-3555
Northeast Kingdom Community Action- Offers food assistance, housing assistance, financial assistance, heat/utility assistance & family services (click here)
Food Shelves:
- 70 Main St. Newport, VT
- 49 Mill St. Suite 202 Brighton, VT
- 115 Lincoln St. Saint Johnsbury, VT
Food Access Directory for Northeast Kingdom- (click here)
Chittenden County
Elmwood Community Shelter- Specialized housing support for individuals with mental/medical health issues, substance use disorder and other challenges with accessing traditional shelters (click here)
- (802) 209-5286
COTS Burlington- Emergency housing & long-term solutions to end homelessness (click here)
- Waystation: emergency overnight shelter for single adults, (802) 862-7776 187 Church St. Burlington VT
- Main Street Family Shelter: emergency shelter for families, (802) 8647402 278 Main St. Burlington, VT
- Firehouse Family Shelter: emergency shelter for families, 120 N Champlain St. Burlington, VT
Spectrum Youth & Family Services- Emergency shelter & transitional housing for youth as well as drop-in center (food, clothing, shower, laundry facilities), mental health and substance use treatment/counseling (click here)
- Drop-In Center: 177 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT
- (802) 864-7423
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity- Offers housing assistance, emergency food services, fuel & utility assistance, weatherization programs (click here)
- (802) 540-1239
ANEW Place- Housing services for adults experiencing homelessness in Chittenden County (click here)
- 89 North Street, Burlington, VT (sober living shelter)
- (802) 209-5274
Health Assistance Program @ UVM Medical Center- Offers screening for medical financial assistance, connection to hospital programs at reduced or free rate, resources for medication payments (click here)
- 1 South Prospect St. Burlington, VT
- (802) 847-6984
Aunt Dot’s Place- Community food shelf (click here)
- 51 Center Rd. Suite B Essex, VT
- (802) 662-5614
Essex County
Sid’s Pantry- Community food shelf (click here)
- 201 East Main St. Concord, VT
- (802) 695-2512
Northeast Kingdom Community Action- Offers food assistance, emergency housing assistance, financial assistance, heat/utility assistance & family services (click here)
Food Shelves:
- 70 Main St. Newport, VT
- 49 Mill St. Suite 202 Brighton, VT
- 115 Lincoln St. Saint Johnsbury, VT
The Shelter at Moose River- Emergency shelter for single adults (click here)
- (802) 624-0949
- 72 Moose River Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT
RuralEdge Housing & Community Development- Offers affordable housing for low-income families and individuals (click here)
- (802) 535-3555
Food Access Directory for Northeast Kingdom- (click here)
Franklin & Grand Isle County
Samaritan House- Emergency Shelter for single adults (click here)
- (802) 527-0847
- 20 Kingman Street, St. Albans, VT
Spectrum Youth & Family Services- Emergency shelter & transitional housing for youth as well as drop-in center (food, clothing, shower, laundry facilities), mental health and substance use treatment/counseling (click here)
- Drop-In Center: 223 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT
- (802) 777-8749
Northern Tier Center for Health- Sliding scale behavioral, dental, and health services (click here)
Food Resources (click here)
Lamoille County
Lamoille Community House- Emergency shelter for adult individuals (click here)
- (802) 521-7943
Clarina Howard Nichols Center- Domestic/sexual violence emergency shelter (click here)
- (802) 888-5256
Lamoille Family Center- Offers emergency family assistance, childcare resources & referrals, youth crisis services, case management (click here)
Capstone Community Action- Offers housing assistance, financial assistance, family services, food service, & energy assistance (click here)
- (802) 888-7531
Lamoille Community Food Share- Provides basic food and grocery items (click here)
- Pantry: 197 Harrel St. Morrisville, VT
United Way Lamoille County- Food & Supply Resources (click here)
Orange County
Health Connections at Gifford- Connection to free or reduced at at Gifford for qualified patients, prescriptions assistance, emergency dental assistance (click here)
- 44 South Main St. Randolph, VT
- (802) 728-2323
Capstone Community Action- Offers housing assistance, financial assistance, family services, food service, & energy assistance (click here)
- Orange County East (802) 222-7531
- Orange County West (802) 728-9506
Food Shelves (click here)
Orleans County
Food Access Directory for Northeast Kingdom- (click here)
Northeast Kingdom Community Action- Offers food assistance, emergency housing assistance, financial assistance, heat/utility assistance & family services (click here)
Food Shelves:
- 70 Main St. Newport, VT
- 49 Mill St. Suite 202 Brighton, VT
- 115 Lincoln St. Saint Johnsbury, VT
Orleans & Northern Essex Housing Coalition- Housing aid (click here)
Rutland County
BROC Community Action- Provides families and individuals with emergency housing, food, & utility assistance as well as workforce development programs, weatherization resources, nutrition/food security, and small business support (click here)
- Food Shelf: 45 Union St. Rutland, VT (must sign up online to use food shelf)
- To sign up for the food shelf as well as other programs such as diaper distribution, meal programs for children and individuals over 60 (click here)
- (802) 775-0878
Rutland County Homeless Prevention Center (HPC)- Assists individuals and families at risk of losing their housing through financial aid, landlord mediation, and community resource referrals as well as offers temporary shelter, mental health services, substance abuse services, and rapid rehousing services (click here)
Parent Child Center of Rutland County- Connects families to essential resources such as housing, food, healthcare, and financial assistance to improve stability (click here)
- The Pantry: By appointment only for family groceries with locations in Rutland and Brandon, for more information contact Joleen Dupree (802) 775-9711
Rutland County Health Partners- For un/underinsured adults by appointment only for free primary medical care and referrals (click here)
- To make an appointment call (802) 775-1360 ext 2
Rutland Community Cupboard- For food shelf hours (click here)
- 65 River St. Rutland, VT
Rutland Housing Authority- (802) 775-2926
Washington County
Good Samaritan Haven- Emergency housing for adult individuals in Berlin, Barre, and Barre Town (click here)
- 1571 US Route 302, Berlin, VT (trauma-informed emergency housing)
- 105 Seminary Street, Barre, VT
- 580 South Barre Road, Barre Town, VT (sober living transitional housing)
- (802) 479-2294
Capstone Community Action- Offers housing assistance, financial assistance, family services, food service, & energy assistance (click here)
- (802) 479-1053 OR (800) 639-1053
People’s Health & Wellness Clinic- Offers routine primary & preventive care, medications/prescriptions, STI testing, mental healthcare, oral healthcare (click here)
- 51 Church St. Barre, VT
- (802) 479-1229
Windham County
Groundworks Collaborative- Offers emergency shelter, housing support, supplemental food assistance, and health related services (click here)
- (802) 257-5415
Brattleboro Housing Partnerships- Offers affordable housing for low-income families and individuals (click here)
- (802) 254-6071
Windham and Windsor Housing Trust- Offers affordable housing for low-income families and individuals (click here)
- (802) 254-4604
Windsor County
Upper Valley Haven- Emergency housing & food support in the form of daily or monthly grocery orders for families and individuals (click here)
- (802) 295-6500
Windham and Windsor Housing Trust- Offers affordable housing for low-income families and individuals (click here)
- (802) 254-4604
Good Neighbor Health Clinic & Red Logan Dental Clinic- Offers LGBTQIA+ care, primary care, preventative GYN exams, physical therapy, mental health services, vision screening, dental care (click here)
- 70 North Main St. White River Junction, VT
- Medical: (802) 295-1868, Dental: (802) 295-7573
Mount Ascutney Health Connections- Free clinic and medication assistance (click here)
- 289 County Road, Windsor, VT
- (802) 674-7213
Valley Health Connections- Offers primary & dental referrals, outreach/enrollment in medical programs, case management, and pharmacy assistance (click here)
- 368 River St. Suite 115B Springfield, VT
- (802) 885-1616
Discrimination Support Resources
Vermont Attorney General’s Office- Civil Rights Division
- For investigating discrimination complaints in housing, employment, and public accommodations
- Enforcing anti-discrimination laws and ensuring compliance of fair housing laws
Reports/Questions:
- (888) 745-9195 OR (802) 828-3657
- ago.civilrights@vermont.gov
- Click here for online report form
Rutland Area NAACP
- Legal advocacy for individuals experiencing discrimination in employment, housing, education, voting, and public accommodations
Reports/Questions:
- Click here for online report form
Windham County NAACP
- Legal advocacy for individuals experiencing discrimination in employment, housing, education, voting, and public accommodations
Reports/Questions:
- Click here for online report form
Vermont Human Right Commission
- Investigates cases of discrimination in housing, state government employment, and public accommodations based on factors such as race, sex, disability, religion, age, and/or sexual orientation
- Enforces anti-discrimination laws through mediation or legal action when necessary
Reports/Questions:
- human.rights@vermont.gov
- For reports concerning housing, public accommodations, or state employment (please click here for online report form)
American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont
- Provides legal advocacy and assistance in areas such as freedom of speech, racial justice, criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, immigration rights, voting rights, and disability rights
Reports/Questions:
- Please click here for online report form
Vermont Legal Aid – For a link to their website, please click here
- Provides free legal services to low-income individuals through housing assistance (eviction defense/fair housing discrimination), disability rights, family/domestic violence issues, public benefits assistance, elder law services, & discrimination complaints in employment, housing, education, and public accommodations
Burlington Office:
- (802) 863-5620
- 264 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401
Montpelier Office:
- (802) 223-6377
- 56 College St. Montpelier, VT 05602
Rutland Office:
- (802) 775-0021
- 1085 Route 4 East Unit 1A, Rutland, VT 05701
Springfield Office:
- (802) 885-5181
- 56 Main St. Suite 301, Springfield, VT 05156
St. Johnsbury Office:
- (802) 748-8721
- 177 Western Avenue Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission- Federal agency that investigates claims of workplace discrimination based on race, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and retaliation
- Offers mediation and conciliation services as well as files lawsuits for individuals or groups of employees in the event cases cannot be resolved through mediation
Vermont Area Field Office:
- 1-(800) 669-4000
- To schedule an appointment online please click here
Vermont Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service- Service provides name of a local lawyer who can offer a 30-minute consultation for no more than $25
- (800) 639-7036
Vermont Asylum Assistance Project- Provides free or low-cost legal assistance to individuals applying for asylum (click here)
- Please contact Jill Martin Diaz, jill@vaapvt.org
Tim Belcher Law- Employment discrimination legal representation (click here)
- (207) 841-1585
*** For more information on Pro-Bono & Low Bono Vermont Law Programs please click here ***
Advocacy/Educational Resources
Vermont Agency for Commerce and Development- Fair housing and anti-discrimination information (click here)
Action & Allyship- Vermont published guide to fundamentals of equity (click here)
Education Justice Coalition of Vermont- Curriculum, reading lists, funding information, and other ethnic and social equity resources (click here)
Justice for All- Pursue racial justice within Vermont’s criminal justice system and beyond through advocacy, education, and relationship-building (click here)
FreeHer Vermont- Advocates for the rights and liberation of women and girls impacted by incarceration, particularly women of color who are disproportionately affected by the criminal justice system (click here)
Migrant Justice- Vermont-based grassroots organization that advocates for economic justice and human rights for migrant workers (click here)
AALV (Association of Africans Living in Vermont)- Supports immigrants, refugees, and asylees integrate into their new communities while maintaining their cultural identity through support with housing, employment, healthcare access, educational programs, workforce development, and language/interpretation services (click here)
Lost River Racial Justice- Working Groups carry out our day-to-day organizing and are open to all community members (click here)
Peace & Justice Center- Seeks to spread awareness about the inequity people of color face in Vermont and to build understanding and collaborations to undo racism (click here)
Rise Upper Valley- RISE! is a POC, Black and Queer led grassroots organization working diligently against the violently oppressive actions of Police and ICE (click here)
The Root Social Justice Center- The Root Social Justice Center is a Vermont-based, POC-led nonprofit organization focused on racial justice organizing, community advocacy, and relationship-building (click here)
The Vermont Professionals of Color Network- Organization dedicated to fostering community & creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous, BIPOC Vermont professionals through networking opportunities, professional development, economic empowerment, and advocacy for racial equity (click here)
Vermont Racial Justice Alliance- A POC led organization with focus on mitigating the direct impact of systemic racism and on dismantling its root origins (click here)
Outright Vermont- Nonprofit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth through advocacy and policy work, education and training, youth support groups, crisis support, and Camp Outright (a residential summer program) (click here)
Rutland Pride Center- Community-based organization for supporting and celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals in the Rutland area through community support, education and outreach, advocacy, and social and cultural events (click here)
Queer Connect Bennington- Grassroots organization based in Bennington, VT dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the region through community events, advocacy and awareness, providing safe spaces, and collaborative efforts (click here)
Green Mountain Self-Advocates- Disability rights organization lead by individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities focused on empowering individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves through advocacy training, community education, policy advocacy, and support networks (click here)
Vermont Center for Independent Living- Nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in their communities through advocacy, independent living services, home accessibility modifications, meals/nutrition programs, peer support, and information/referrals (click here)
Know Your Rights Information
 | Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources | ACLU of Vermont If ICE agents enter your home, you still have rights! This video outlines important information about what to do when ICE agents are inside your home, what your rights are, and what you can do to prepare for future immigration proceedings, should they occur. |
| Know Your Rights: What to Do with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – English Description. Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about what to do with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, how to keep yourself safe from ICE and your rights should they approach you. |
| Immigration Know Your Rights and Advocate Training Are you an advocate wanting to train others on their rights when they encounter ICE? Are you a community member wanting to know what your rights are and how you can assert them in different settings? In this webinar we will first provide a Know Your Rights (KYR) overview, covering the rights that all individuals have, regardless of status, and what they can do to proactively. |
 | Resources on Immigration Enforcement — Vermont Medical Society Resources – Immigration Enforcement in Health Care Settings . In January 2025, the Trump Administration rescinded a Biden-era policy that protected certain areas – including churches, schools, and hospitals and health care settings – from immigration enforcement. Health care facilities should be prepared to respond if immigration enforcement agents come to speak to patients, staff or the public. |
| For Pro Bonos — Vermont Asylum Assistance Project Disclaimer: Legal Information Only – Not Legal Advice. VAAP provides resources on this website for informational purposes only. While we strive to offer helpful, relevant, and accurate information, the legal landscape is constantly evolving, and we cannot guarantee that all resources or content here remain up-to-date. |
 | El Escudo: Immigrant Rights and Resources Toolkit El Escudo is designed to empower immigrant families by providing the necessary information to defend their rights in various situations, from interactions with authorities to accessing medical services, the workplace, and educational systems.lulac.org |
 | Legal Directory – Immigration Advocates NetworkAdjustment of Status: Asylum applications: Consular Processing: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Employment authorization: Employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petition. |
| Migrant Justice Organizing for economic justice and human rights! This past fall, dairy workers led over a dozen pickets of Hannaford Supermarkets around the region to demand Milk with Dignity. Hundreds of allies joined the actions, marching, chanting, and adding their voices to immigrant farmworkers’ call for human rights and economic justice. |
 | Your Rights When Contacted by Immigration – Repro Legal Helpline Your Rights When Contacted by Immigration For anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, coming into contact with immigration can be stressful and frightening. It is important to know that everyone in the U.S. has rights if they have contact with immigration, regardless of whether you have immigration status or not. |
 | Resources – Office of Visa and Immigration Services General DREAM Act and DACA Resources. United We Dream (UWD); Immigrants Rising ; AIC Legal Action Center; Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC) . DACA Frequently Asked Questions (ILRC); DACA Supreme Court Case Summary & Practice Update |
 | Immigration – USLegal, Inc.The two most important employment-related immigration laws are the Immigration Act of 1990 and the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986.uslegal.com |
 | Resources – NIPNLGThis resource explains Section 1324, the federal law that criminalizes smuggling, transporting, concealing, harboring, encouraging or inducing someone to enter or stay in the United States without authorization.nipnlg.org |
| Community Explainer: Week 1 Under Donald Trump 2.0On the first day of his presidency, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders, including at least twelve that relate directly to immigration. This explainer gives an overview of what’s happened in week 1 and what we can expect next.nipnlg.org |
| Setting The Record Straight About Sanctuary Policies: A Response To Threats Against Sanctuary Cities – NIPNLG This resource explains how and why sanctuary policies are lawful and constitutionally protected, despite recent attacks from America First Legal and the Department of Justice.nipnlg.org |
| Stays of Removal | NIPNLG A stay of removal prevents the Department of Homeland Security from executing a final order of removal against a person. DHS, immigration judges, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. courts of appeals all have the authority to grant stays of removal. If a stay of removal is in effect, DHS may not remove the person from the United States.nipnlg.org |
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 