Charlotte Food Shelf, Inc.

Mission Statement Eligibility Schedule Assistance Contact Us Other Resources Ways To Give Board of Directors

Our community is committed to providing support to our neighbors
with food and assistance.

The Charlotte Food Shelf is an all volunteer organization supported by the Charlotte Congregational Church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and the Charlotte Community. It is located in the Congregational Church vestry at:

403 Church Hill Road

Charlotte, Vermont 05445

Mission Statement

Charlotte Food Shelf, Inc. is a non profit striving to provide nutritious food to those residing in Charlotte, Vermont or North Ferrisburgh, Vermont.

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirement for Patrons

A community member of Charlotte or North Ferrisburgh
Registration with proof of residency is required on second visit to Food Shelf.

Proof of Residency provided by a current invoice, such as a utility bill, which verifies name, address and residency of patron.

Schedule

Wednesdays, 4-6 pm unless otherwise noted

2022

September 14

September 28

October 12

October 26

November 9

Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 19: Families pick up 10 -NOON

November 30

December 14

Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 19: Families pick up 4-6 pm

December 28

2023

January 11

January 25

February 8

February 22

March 8

March 22

April 12

April 26

May 10

May 24

June 14

June 28

For Emergency Food, call John: 802-425-3130

Assistance

The Food Shelf provides the following types of assistance based on available funds:

Adult Preventative Dental Care Assistance

Emergency Heating Assistance

Fuel
Electric

Children’s Assistance Program

Non marking sneakers for PE at school
Winter clothing

Emergency Assistance Grants

Emergencies outside the scope of established programs may receive assistance based on circumstances and funds available.

Application for Grant Assistance (Forms are also available at the Food Shelf)

Applicants must reside in Charlotte or North Ferrisburgh.

Please mail or bring applications to the food shelf

Charlotte Food Shelf, Inc.

P.O. Box 83

Charlotte, VT 05445

Contact Info

Contact Information

For Emergency Food, call John: 802-425-3130

For Information, call: 802-425-3252

Other Resources

2-1-1

The Vermont 2-1-1 database contains detailed descriptions of programs and services available to Vermonters that are provided by local community groups, social service and health-related agencies, government organizations, and others.

3 Squares VT

3SquaresVT can help you stretch your food budget so you can put three healthy meals on your table every day.

VERAP - The Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program (VERAP) was created to help renters dealing with financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. VERAP helps tenant households with paying rent, past-due rent balances (also known as arrears), utility and home energy costs, utility and home energy cost arrears, and other expenses related to housing. Rent expenses include rent, rent arrears. Utilities include separately stated electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash removal and energy costs, such as fuel oil.

Department of Children and Families
There are multiple assistance programs available to families for food, fuel, child care, utilities, education, and more. This is where you will find
information about Vermont's food program, 3Squares.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
1-800-479-6151 or https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/fuel-assistance