2024 Free Summer Meals - Vermont

In partnership with Hunger Free Vermont, the Essex Westford School District will be distributing FREE seven-day meal boxes in your area this summer!

  • All meals are federally funded

  • First come, first served and meal kits will be available to pick up rain or shine

  • People accessing the meals do not need to reside in the area of distribution

  • These meal kits are not intended for students already receiving their free meals in summer school or summer camps

  • Parents/guardians can pick up on their children/ward's behalf. It is not permitted to pick up for anyone other than your children/ward. More than one meal kit per child, per week is not allowed.

  • This is a collaboration between Hunger Free Vermont and the Essex Westford School District

Food

Available to children 18 and under. Parents can pick up without the children present, and there is no registration required. If you are interested in taking part, please fill out this short survey to better help us plan for the number of meals we should prepare. Thank you!

Boxes Contain: The equivalent of seven breakfasts and seven lunches. The meals are made up of proteins, grains, vegetables, fruits, and milk. Items like cereal, muffins, bagels, wraps, deli meats and cheese, nut butter, whole cucumbers, baby carrots, apples, raisins, and cantaloupe. Each box contains a gallon of milk.

*Please note that these free meal kits are not only for families in need, and you won’t be taking away a meal from someone in need. By picking up the meals, you will be supporting your community.

Federal funding is based on participation, so the more people that take the free meals, the stronger we can be for those who need us the most. 

Locations/Dates:

The Family Center of Washington County
383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier
Mondays from June 24-August 12
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Brookside Primary School
47 Stowe Street, Waterbury
Tuesdays from June 25-August 13
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Roxbury Village School
1559 Roxbury Road, Roxbury
Wednesdays from June 26-August 14
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Smilie Memorial School
2712 Theodore Roosevelt HWY, Bolton
Thursdays from June 27-August 15 (no distribution on July 4)
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Waitsfield Elementary School
3951 Main Street, Waitsfield
Thursdays from June 27-August 15 (no distribution on July 4)
1-2 p.m.

The United Church of Underhill
3 Park St, Underhill
Fridays from June 28-August 16
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.