Vermont is funding SNAP benefits through November 15th, 2025. The benefits should be available on or before November 7th.
Due to the possible delay in disbursement, here are some resources available in our community:
Find a food bank:
https://www.vtfoodbank.org/access-food/
Talk to our Community Care Coordinator if you have questions about food or heating benefits:
Carla Kamel, serves MVSU towns
802-779-6000 (phone/text preferred)
carla@thompsonseniorcenter.org
Woodstock Food Shelf
217 Maxham Meadow Way, Woodstock, Vermont 05091
Open Monday: 4 - 6 pm
Wednesday: 1 - 3 pm
Saturday: 10am-12pm
No requirements
The Thompson Center
99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, VT
Community Lunch Monday - Friday at noon
Ages 65+, donation not required
The Village Butcher
18 Elm St #1, Woodstock, VT 05091
Open Tuesday - Saturday 8 -5 pm
Soup and sandwiches available to children and seniors receiving SNAP benefits
Listen Community Dining Hall
42 Maple Street in White River Junction, VT
https://www.listencs.org/community-dining-hall
Free lunch Monday - Friday 11:30-12:30pm
Free dinner to go Monday - Friday 4:30-5:30pm
No requirements
Upper Valley Haven Food Market
713 Hartford Ave White River Junction, VT 05001
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 5 pm
Friday: 10 am–3 pm
The Market closes daily from 1 – 1:30 pm for restocking; the Market is less busy after restocking
No requirements
Putnam’s Vineyard
188 S Main St Suite 110, White River Junction, VT 05001
Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 10pm;
Sunday 8am - 9pm
Meals available to those who can provide proof of SNAP benefits
Lucy Mackenzie Pet Pantry
4832 Route 44, West Windsor, VT 05089
Tuesday - Saturday: 12-4 PM
No requirements; drop offs can be arranged for Meals on Wheels recipients through the Thompson Senior Center
The HUB
Help paying for food for those who live in Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading and Woodstock
Apply here: https://apply.thehubneighbors.org/form
Or call: 802-457-7214
Physical applications are also available on the side entrance of the Simmons House at 30 Pleasant Street, Woodstock
Ottauquechee Health Foundation
30 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
Help paying for food for those who live in Barnard, Bridgewater, Hartland, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Quechee, Reading, and Woodstock
via Community Grants. You can apply online or in person: