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
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
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
Vermont Legal Aid
If you need legal help for housing discrimination.
Services: legal advice, representation, advocacy, and tools.
1-800-889-2047
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:
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
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
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
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
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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