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SOCIAL SERVICES | COVID-19 

Vermont COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center 

If you need financial assistance, unemployment information, and resources to navigate the pandemic. 

802-828-1093 

https://accd.vermont.gov 

 

SOCIAL SERVICES | FOOD SECURITY 

3SquaresVT* (SNAP) 

If you need help covering the cost of food.  

Services: Monthly financial assistance for buying food 

800-479-6151 

Text VFBSNAP to 85511 

3svt@vtfoodbank.org 

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT 

 

ICAN 

*Anyone receiving SNAP is eligible for the ICAN program with fast track for vocational rehabilitation, employer
assistance program, and financial assistance services. 

1-800-479-6151 

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/ICAN 

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/get-
started-ican
 

 

VT Foodbank 

If you or your family need help getting enough food. 

Services: Food delivery boxes, school meals, meals for elderly Vermonters, food shelf locator for local food
distribution. 

800-585-2265 

Find a Food shelf in your area: https://www.vtfoodbank.org/agency-locator 

 

Vermont WIC (Women, Infants, Children) 

If you are a pregnant woman, parent, or caregiver with a child under the age of 5 and need food or
resources.  

Services: healthy food, breastfeeding support, counseling, tools, and support. 

800-649-4357 

https://www.vtfoodbank.org/agency-
locator
 

 

Meals on Wheels 

If you have a disability or mobility impairment that makes it hard to get and prepare food. 

Services: Deliver prepared food to homes or provide prepared food at designated sites in the community. 

800-642-5119 

https://www.agewellvt.org/services/meals-on-wheels-community-meals 

 

SOCIAL SERVICES | HOUSING 

Vermont State Housing Authority 

If you are looking for affordable housing. 

Services: rental/mortgage assistance and links to housing partners for homeownership counseling, money
management programs, and homebuyer education. 

802-828-3295 

https://www.vsha.org/ 

 

Vermont Legal Aid 

If you need legal help for housing discrimination. 

Services: legal advice, representation, advocacy, and tools. 

1-800-889-2047 

https://vtlawhelp.org/housing 

 

Vermont Shelters 

If you are experiencing homelessness. 

Services: day/drop-in locations, short term overnight housing, and long term overnight/transitional
housing. 

Call 211 

2-1-1 can assist with finding local shelters: 

https://vermont211.org/ 

 

General Assistance Temporary Housing Program 

If you are experiencing homelessness and have nowhere to stay. 

Services: Temporary housing in a hotel/motel. 

800-479-6151 

 

Seasonal Fuel Assistance 

If you need help covering the cost of heating your home. 

Services: Financial assistance for home heating and assistance with weatherization. 

800-479-6151 

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/fuel-
assistance
 

 

SOCIAL SERVICES | TRANSPORTATION 

Vermont Public Transportation Association 

If you are looking for information about low-cost transportation. 

Services: Public transportation routes, medicaid transportation, education/resources for additional transportation
options. 

Call 211 

https://vpta.net/ 

Email: info@vptaride.org 

 

Go! Vermont 

If you are looking for information about low-cost transportation. 

Services: “Guaranteed Ride Home” benefits and resources for finding public transportation, carpooling, and
rideshares. 

800-685-7433 

https://www.connectingcommuters.org/ 

 

Vet Lift VT 

If you are a veteran looking for help with transportation. 

Services: Free transportation to appointments, errands, or work. 

800-685-7433 

https://www.connectingcommuters.org/vetliftvt/ 

 

American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery 

If you have cancer and are looking for help with transportation to cancer-related medical appointments. 

800-227-2345 

 

SOCIAL SERVICES | CAREGIVING 

Child Care for Parents 

If you are a parent looking for child care information and resources. 

Services: Resources for finding child care, paying for child care, obtaining child tax benefits, and learning about child
care regulations. 

802-241-3110 

https://dcf.vermont.gov/childcare/parents 

 

Vermont Association on Aging 

If you are looking for information or resources for eldercare. 

Services: Resources for eldercare, meals/nutrition, Medicare, financial planning, and more. 

800-642-5119 

https://vermont4a.org/ 

 

Essential Person Program 

If you are looking for live-in help with essential care needs.  

Services: Financial assistance for in-home essential care. 

800-479-6151 

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/essential-person 

 

SOCIAL SERVICES | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

 

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 9-1-1 FIRST 

 

Report Child Abuse 

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected. 

800-649-5285 

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) 

 

Adult Protective Services 

If you suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. 

800-564-1612 

APS@vermont.gov 

https://dlp.vermont.gov/aps/make-aps-
report
 

 

Domestic Violence Hotline 

If you are looking for support with domestic violence. 

800-228-7395 

 

Sexual Violence Hotline 

If you are looking for support with sexual violence. 

800-489-7273 

 

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 

If you are looking for local help with domestic violence.  

Services: map of domestic violence services in your area, resources and education, training. 

802-223-1302 

info@vtnetwork.org 

https://www.vtnetwork.org/ 

 

Vermont Legal Partnership for Victims 

If you are looking for legal relief from abuse. 

Services: legal assistance with protective orders, stopping financial exploitation, or safeguarding rights. 

800-889-2047 

https://vtlawhelp.org/victims-of-
crime
 

 

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