FIND A MEAL
VERMONT EMERGENCY EATS HUBS
This page is the definitive source of information about meal distributions and how eligible Vermonters can access prepared meals.
The following information is being updated regularly. Please do not contact hubs directly unless specified below.
Distribution of VEE meals will continue in the hardest-hit areas through September and October 2023.
VEE MEAL DISTRIBUTION INFO
Capstone Community Action (Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Washington)
Individuals and families needing meals can go to:
- Capstone Community Action Food Shelf at 20 Gable Place in Barre on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-12 and 1-3 - request a prepared meal.
- Capstone Community Action office at 250 Industrial Park Dr. in Morrisville during office hours (M-F 9-4).
- Skinny Pancake in Montpelier 8-8 daily for public walk-in with self-attestation.
Capstone is working with Enough Ministries, Good Samaritan, Green Mountain United Way, Interfaith Group Montpelier, Montpelier Roxbury Schools, and Neighbors in Action in Cabot to distribute meals to their clients.
Intervale Center is distributing meals to farmers and farmworkers who had significant disruption to their jobs as a result of the flood. If you are in that category and need a meal, contact Hannah Baxter at hannah@intervale.org.
Center for an Agricultural Economy (Caledonia, Orleans)
Meals are available at the following restaurants on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to participating stores during their open hours and ask for VT Emergency Eats meals. No paperwork or registration required.
Front Seat Coffee
Hours: Everyday 7 am - 4 pm
(802) 472-7947
101 S Main St, Hardwick, VT 05843
Smith's Grocery
Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 am - 9 pm, Sunday 7 am - 9 pm
(802) 533-2631
767 Main St, Greensboro Bend, VT 05842
The Genny - Craftsbury
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 am - 7 pm, Sundays 9 am - 7 pm
(802) 586-2440
118 S Craftsbury Rd, Craftsbury, VT 05826
The Genny - Albany
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 am - 7 pm, Sundays 9 am - 7 pm
(802) 755-9062
842 Main St, Albany, Vt 05820
Barton Baking Company (REOPENING October 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday 5 am - 2 pm, Saturday - Sunday 7 am - 2 pm
(802) 525-4494
155 Main Street (Orange Section), Barton, VT 05822
Questions? Call 802-472-1025 or email meals@hardwickagriculture.org.
Giving Fridge (Addison)
If you are an Addison County resident whose food security has been negatively impacted by the recent flooding, you can email a request to meals@givingfridge.com including why you qualify, the number of people in your household, any dietary restrictions, and your delivery address. Someone will be in touch with you to confirm. Meals will be available after September 12th by scheduled delivery only.
Green Mountain Farm To School (Caledonia, Orleans)
Meals are available at Olney's General Store (Orleans) during the following hours: Sun- 7am-7pm, Mon-Thurs 5am-8pm, Fri- 5am- 9pm, and Sat- 6am-9pm. 100 meals per day are currently available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
See information from Center for an Agricultural Economy above for additional information about meals available in Caledonia and Orleans counties.
Meals will be made available to Ethan Allen employees and others impacted by the flooding.
Springfield Family Center / Chester Helping Hands (Windham, Windsor)
Black River Good Neighbors in Ludlow is providing vouchers to eligible residents of Ludlow, Cavendish, Mt. Holly, and Plymouth from 10-3 Monday through Thursday. Krey Kellington is the ED and can be contacted by anyone facing challenges in making it to BRGN to get vouchers. Black River Good Neighbors is at 37B Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149. Phone: 802-228-3663. Email: brgoodneighbors@gmail.com.
Local voucher recipients can redeem them for meals at the following locations. VEE meals may be available during limited days and hours, which may change from day to day. Please call the restaurants directly or check the Chester Helping Hands FB page for the most updated information.
Ludlow
The Hatchery
802.228.2311
Gamebird Kitchen
802.975.0155
The Eatery
802.228.2886
Calcutta’s
802.975.0228
The Killarney
802.228.7797
Ludlow Village Pizza
802.228.5618
Singleton’s General Store
802.226.7666
Chef Mei
802.228.4355
Weston
The Hub
802.856.7668
Vermont Farmers Food Center (Rutland)
As the VEE hub for Rutland County, VFFC is distributing prepared meals to those in our county who have been directly affected by the flooding. Please see our webpage and fill out our inquiry form here and we will get back to you as soon as possible with more details and pick up times/information: https://www.vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/emergency_eats
If you identify as someone in need who fits the criteria for a Vermont Emergency Eats meal, or if you know of families and neighbors that would you may fill out this form. If you have any questions or can't access the form, please contact Grace Davy, Community Engagement Coordinator directly at gdavy@vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org or 802-342-4219.