Food help in Vermont
Every food-assistance program available in Vermont, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 1,057 verified locations across 174 cities and 14 counties.
Need food right now in Vermont?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in Vermont
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
321 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to Vermont residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by Vermont's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in Vermont → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in Vermont. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in Vermont → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
311 verified school + summer meal sites in Vermont. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many Vermont districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in Vermont →FQHC community health centers
102 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in Vermont provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in Vermont →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve Vermont residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes Vermont. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse Vermont by location
- All 174 cities with food pantries in Vermont
- SNAP retailers in Vermont (323 stores)
- Vermont counties with SNAP retailers (14 counties)
- WIC clinics in Vermont
- School + summer meal sites in Vermont
- FQHC health centers in Vermont
For Vermont journalists, foundations, and researchers
- Vermont Hunger Atlas — citation-ready stats: pantry counts, partner-verified %, top cities by pantry density, geographic coverage
- Vermont disaster food assistance — active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP eligibility
- Vermont press release — citation-ready Feed America footprint announcement (NewsArticle JSON-LD)
- Apply for SNAP in Vermont — state portal + step-by-step
- Apply for WIC in Vermont — agency portal + clinic locator
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Vermont?
321 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 174 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in Vermont?
Visit /apply-snap/vt for Vermont's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does Vermont have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/vt for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Vermont?
323 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Vermont?
Yes. 311 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/vt.
Senior food help in Vermont?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's Vermont directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our Vermont listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →