

Feeding Chittenden works to alleviate hunger by feeding people and cultivating opportunities. As the largest direct service emergency food provider in Vermont, Feeding Chittenden serves over 12,000 people each year.
Feeding Chittenden is a Program of The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO).
Please meet our Board of Directors here.



Founded in 1974, Feeding Chittenden was launched as the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. This new organization was created to fight hunger and food insecurity faced by households throughout Chittenden County. The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf initially operated a small pantry program that provided a three-day supply of groceries once per month to a few dozen families.
In response to a growing need for hunger relief services over the years, we have relocated twice to larger sites, including our 1994 move into our current location. Following this latest move to 228 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington, Feeding Chittenden began serving hot meals every weekday and significantly expanded the support and outreach programming we offer in the community.
Today, Feeding Chittenden serves more than 12,000 people each year through a variety of programs.

With the help of thousands of caring community supporters and volunteers, we look forward to continuing our work to fight hunger, build community and create opportunities for our neighbors facing hunger for many years to come.




























By supporting Feeding Chittenden, you are making an investment in your community. With your continued support, we can bring about the change necessary to provide opportunities for those who need them most.