Seasonal Resources
Vermont 211 provides information about seasonal resources in its database. Whether you are searching for fuel assistance, summer meals, holiday resources, or free tax preparation, we can refer you to services in your region. There are many helpful resources listed in our Online Directory.
Take advantage of all that our Directory has to offer. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about seasonal resources.
Vermont's summers have gotten warmer, with some days of extremely high temperatures for Northern New England. Exposure to high heat can cause serious health problems, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To find a place to get away from the heat, the Vermont Department of Health has created an online map of cooling sites around the state. Visit their Hot Weather site.
Vermont’s Seasonal Fuel Assistance Program can help pay part of your home heating bills whether you own your home or rent; pay for heat directly or as part of rent; rent a room in someone's home; or live in public, subsidized, or Section 8 housing - even if your rent includes the cost of heat. There is no resource test. Apply Now: Click here or dial 211 for eligibility and application information.
If you have a heating crisis during the winter, Crisis Fuel may be able to help. The Crisis Fuel Program operates from the last Monday in November until the second or the last Friday in April, depending on type of fuel or until funds are exhausted.
In addition, there is an Emergency Heating System program to help repair or replace heating system equipment that is not functioning. That program starts November 1. Contact your regional Community Action Agency. You can find their information here.
Vermont 211 partners with the Vermont Department of Health to help provide public information about Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. To locate a flu clinic in your area, please dial 211 or go to https://www.vaccines.gov/. COVID-19 vaccination information can be found here.
Contact your pharmacy or doctor's office directly for details on available vaccines and scheduling. To find pharmacies that offer flu, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and/or COVID-19 vaccines, search here.
Don't have health insurance? Reach out to your Local Health Office to get a flu shot. Local Health Office offers monthly immunization clinics at no charge for people who are under 65 years old and uninsured, experiencing significant barriers to access, or a patient of a medical practice that cannot receive vaccine from the Vermont Vaccines for Children & Adults program.
For information about flu activity in Vermont, click on Vermont Department of Health; or for nationwide information, click on U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides free tax help to those Vermonters who earn $67,000 or less yearly and who qualify and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Vermont 211 promotes free tax preparation statewide in partnership with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the local United Way agencies, and Community Action agencies. If you have signed up for a VITA Tax appointment, be sure to bring the necessary documents to your appointment. For more information about these and other free tax preparation services, visit our Community Resource Directory.
Use this Keyword -- Tax Preparation Assistance -- to search in our Community Resource Directory Search our online directory:
All community action agencies provide appointments to drop off tax information and/or assistance with filing preparation and e-filing of federal and state tax returns.
SOFTWARE AND ONLINE TOOLS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF TAX RETURNS
My Free Taxes
Provides a do-it-yourself online tax preparation tool for self-preparation and filing of state and federal returns. MyFreeTaxes connects users who need more support filing their return to partner nonprofits who are part of the IRS' Volunteer Income tax Assistance (VITA) program. Website: https://myfreetaxes.com/
Free File Services
IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free File Fillable Forms.
https://www.irs.gov/filing/irs...
Military OneSource
Free tax services including the MilTax Preparation Software is available for all Active-Duty Military Service Members and other eligible family members. https://www.militaryonesource....
For more information about federal taxes and forms, visit https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pd...
Spanish version: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pd...
IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME STRETCHING YOUR BUDGETS TO COVER ALL OF YOUR GROCERIES, HERE ARE SOME FREE RESOURCES AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER.
This is especially important for children, whose participation in school meals ends when summer vacation begins. For many families, those meals make a difference in helping to make sure their kids have enough healthy food to eat.
FIND A LIST OF SUMMER MEALS LOCATIONS HERE:
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Crop cash starts may 1st. FIND MORE CROP CASH INFORMATION AND A LIST OF PARTICIPATING FARMERS MARKETS HERE.
SUMMER EBT IS ALSO AVAILABLE
And, don’t forget – Summer EBT is available. If you’re already enrolled in 3SquaresVT, it will come to you automatically. Each family is eligible for $120. if you’re not signed up for 3SquaresVT, you may be eligible to apply if you meet the guidelines. Visit here for more information.
Vermonters can get help buying locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at over 60 participating Farmers Markets. About one in four Vermonters qualifies for Farm to Family coupons. Please note that not all Farmers Markets are open during the winter months. Click here for information about eligibility, how to apply, and participating markets, or dial 211.
FIND YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION HERE.
Vermont 211 collects information statewide about holiday resources, listing programs in its database and in the online Community Resource Directory. Each fall, we update the listings in our database, so some programs may not appear in a search before late fall. You can search in the Community Resource Directory using any of the following terms or click on the links: Easter Programs, Thanksgiving Baskets, Thanksgiving Meals, Christmas Baskets, Christmas Meals, Holiday Gifts/Toys, Holiday Donations, and Holiday Related Volunteer Opportunities. And, you can always just call 2-1-1 to find out this information or text your zip code to 898211 (Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm).