Free Food in Burlington, VT
Burlington is Vermont's largest city, situated on Lake Champlain. Extensive assistance networks operate throughout the area.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 24% of Burlington residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 12 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Burlington resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Burlington
- Food Pantry: 5
- Community Garden: 2
- Blessing Box: 1
- Soup Kitchen: 1
- WIC Office: 1
- Food Bank: 1
- College Food Pantry: 1
Resources in Burlington
12 results
COTS - Committee on Temporary Shelter Daystation
Lower Church Street
Food Bank
COTS Daystation
95 North Avenue
Soup Kitchen
Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf
38 South Winooski Avenue"
Food Pantry
College Street Congregational Church
265 College Street
Blessing Box
Community Garden (Burlington)
416 Manhattan Dr
Community Garden
Food Not Bombs Community Garden - Burlington
109 Mansfield Ave
Community Garden
North End Food Pantry
1416 North Avenue
Food Pantry
Rally Cat's Cupboard
Dudley H. Davis Center, Room 103
Food Pantry
Salvation Army Burlington
228 North Winooski Avenue"
Food Pantry
Sara Holbrook Community Center
64 Main Street"
Food Pantry
University of Vermont - Food Pantry
College Food Pantry
Vermont Department of Health Burlington District Office (WIC)
Suite 102, 6 Spruce Street
WIC Office
Common questions about free food in Burlington
Where can I get free food in Burlington?
Burlington has 12 ways to get food: food pantries, food bank, soup kitchen, community garden, and a WIC office.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Pantries, the food bank, soup kitchen, and community garden are open to everyone. The WIC office does have eligibility requirements.
Is the food really free?
Yes, completely free access without referral.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some community fridges in Burlington may be stocked throughout the day—look at the map to find the nearest one.