Our community is committed to providing support to our neighbors in need with food and assistance.
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About
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 and North Ferrisburgh communities. It is located in the Charlotte 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 Requirement for Patrons
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A community member of Charlotte or North Ferrisburgh
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Registration with proof of residency is requested 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 & Distribution Information
Distributions are at the Food Shelf at the Charlotte Congregational Church. On Wednesdays, please use the back door (north facing). There is a flight of stairs to access the food shelf. On Saturdays, please use the side door (east facing, past the playground). This access is ground level.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays and following Saturdays each month
Wednesdays 4-6 pm and Saturdays 9-11 am
Annual registration will take place on the October distribution dates.
We will schedule holiday pick up times with clients to make those pick ups more efficient.
Assistance
The Food Shelf provides the following types of assistance based on available funds:
Adult Preventative Dental Care Assistance
Emergency Heating Assistance
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Fuel
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Electric
Children’s Assistance Program
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Non marking sneakers for PE at school
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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 Information
For all other information, call: 802-245-6080
Other Resources
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.
3SquaresVT can help you stretch your food budget so you can put three healthy meals on your table every day.
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
Ways To Give
Monetary Donations
Please give to the Charlotte Food Shelf. Your donation will help us support our neighbors in need.
Giving online is easy and safe through PayPal. You can use your PayPal account or your credit/debit card. Click HERE.
If you prefer to make a donation via check, you can make checks payable to Charlotte Food Shelf, Inc. and mail to:
Charlotte Food Shelf
PO Box 83
Charlotte, VT 05445
The Charlotte Food Shelf appreciates your generosity.
We are a nonprofit tax exempt organization.
Your gift is tax deductible within the guidelines of US law.
Non-perishable Items
Please bring donations at distribution times or use designated the box at the Charlotte Library.
Fresh Produce
We can accept fresh garden produce from 3-4 pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays and from 8:30-9 am on the following Saturdays.
Volunteer
The Food Shelf welcomes volunteers to assist with:
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Food distribution
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Food Shopping
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Special projects throughout the year
For information please call us at 802-245-6080
Board of Directors (as of July 1, 2026)
Nancy Bloch, Vice President
Sherri Browdy, Director
Kim Findlay, Secretary
Michael Russell, Treasurer
Mike Yantachka, President
