Community Meals & Food Supports in Chittenden County
Area organizations listed below offer resources for free meals, groceries, and food support programs available throughout Chittenden County. Please note these are not Howard Center programs. We will make every effort to keep this information up-to-date but please check with the organization directly to confirm their offerings.
Community Meals Schedule
The Community Meals guide lists free hot meals, snacks, and to-go food offered every day of the week by organizations across Burlington, Winooski, and nearby towns.
Some highlights include:
COTS Daystation (95 North Ave, Burlington): Lunch daily at 12:30 PM
CVOEO Community Resource Center (228 North Winooski Ave): Hot meals and snacks weekdays 9:30 AM–4 PM
Feeding Champlain Valley (228 North Winooski Ave): Hot meals 9–11 AM and to-go food until 2:30 PM
Salvation Army (64 Main St, Burlington): To-go boxes midday and hot dinners 5–6 PM
Spectrum Drop-In Center (Ages 18–24, 177 Pearl St): Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Food Not Bombs (City Hall Park): Free community lunch at noon
These locations provide consistent, reliable access to nutritious meals and community connection for anyone in need.
Food Supports and Pantries
The Food Supports in Chittenden County guide provides a detailed list of food shelves and pantries across the county.
It includes:
Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf / Feeding Champlain Valley – Burlington: Groceries and meals Monday–Friday
North End Food Pantry – Burlington: Free food, clothing, and diapers weekends 9–11 AM
Winooski Food Shelf – Wednesdays and Saturdays
Milton Family Community Center Food Shelf – Weekdays
Williston, South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Shelburne, Charlotte, Hinesburg, and Richmond Food Shelves – Local hours and eligibility details listed
Most food shelves welcome walk-ins, though some may request proof of residence in the service area. Always check the organization’s website for the latest schedules.
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