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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people do you serve in a year?

In the four months we have been collecting data we have averaged 689 visits per month. In 2019, the last year we have complete data for the year, we averaged 389 visits per month.


For Thanksgiving 2021 we gave out 802 turkeys/fixings vs 508 in 2019.

From May 2020 through May 2022 we stopped collecting any information from our clients and went from limiting visits to once a month to allowing visits whenever needed. Beginning in June 2022 we resumed asking clients for their name, how many in the family and what town they live in. We also began requesting that people come no more often than once per week. People are welcome to pick up groceries for other families.

Where do your clients come from ?

How often do families come in?

Where do you get your food?

Most of the food in our pantry is purchased via our partners at the Vermont Foodbank, Mansfield Dairy, Hannaford, Mac's Market, and Dollar Tree. We also work in coordination with local farms, such as Naked Acre located in Hyde Park to offer fresh, locally grown produce to pantry visitors!

We want to give a special shout out to the following community supporters who donate to our pantry on a regular basis: Salvation Farms, Shaws in Stowe, Hannaford, Morrisville Co Op, Black Cap Coffee, Two Sons Bakehouse,  and Jasper Hill Cheese.



What is the difference between the Vermont Foodbank and Lamoille Community Food Share?

The Vermont Foodbank is essentially a warehouse organization serving all of Vermont. LCFS is one of about 270 “network partners” who pay a fee to access the Foodbank. We receive donated product from them and also have access to a shopping list from which we can purchase food.

Which is better- donating cash or food?

The short answer is both are much appreciated! Donations often include brands or products we don’t buy such as personal items, pet foods and name brands. Our clients enjoy food donations as they offer more variety. Even though our clients no longer get to choose all of their food, we hear back that they enjoy it when we put something different in their bags. We also routinely put out "extras" for them to choose from. Monetary donations allow us to shop for the best price on the basics and to pay for milk, eggs, butter, cheese and meat.

What about Pet food?

For all of Lamoille County, Hardwick, Lowell, and Worcester:

Every other week.

All other Vermont towns: Once a month.

From June-September 2022 we saw families from 26 different towns. 73% of those families were from our six main towns of Eden, Elmore, Hyde Park, Morristown, Stowe and Wolcott.

We do purchase some pet food but we also receive many donations from individuals, North Country Animal League (NCAL).

  We put dog and cat food out on our "take what you need" rack. Our clients are incredibly grateful for the help.