Seasonal Resources

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. Plus, recent program changes mean more Vermont families may be eligible because monthly income limits have been increased, and the resource test has been eliminated. 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.

Vermont 211 partners with the Vermont Department of Health to help provide public information about Seasonal Flu. To locate a flu clinic in your area, please dial 211. 

Don't have health insurance? Reach out to your Local Health Office to get a flu shot. 

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.

Vermont 211 promotes free tax preparation statewide in partnership with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the local United Way agencies and Community Action agencies. If you have signed up for a VITA Tax appointment through Vermont 211, be sure to bring the necessary documents to your appointment.

Residents of Addison and Chittenden Counties can make a tax appointment with 211 (to take place in South Burlington), while other Vermonters are referred directly to their local tax sites.

Here is information about some agencies offering tax prep services:

Granite United Way

They provide appointment scheduling for virtual assistance for 70 VITA sites. Scheduling begins January 31^st, 2022. Individuals can call to make an appointment, or they can Apply Via the Website: NHTaxHelp.org

Capstone Community Action

Provides drop off tax information and assistance with filing preparation and e-filing of federal and state tax returns. Scheduling begins January 17, 2022. Appointments begin February 1, 2022.

CVOEO (Chittenden County)

Provides in-person and drop off tax information and assistance with filing preparation and e-filing of federal and state tax returns. Scheduling begins January 18, 2022. Scheduling for this program IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY ONLY is done through Vermont 211.

CVOEO (Franklin/Grand Isle County)

Provides drop off tax information and assistance with filing preparation and e-filing of federal and state tax returns. Scheduling begins January 18, 2022. Appointments begin February 1, 2022

CVOEO (Addison County)

Will not be offering in person tax preparation assistance this year. They are encouraging people to schedule through CVOEO in Burlington if they would like an appointment

NEKCA

Provides drop off tax information and assistance with filing preparation and e-filing of federal and state tax returns. Scheduling begins January 14, 2022. Appointments begin February 1, 2022.

RSVP and the Volunteer Center

Locations in Middlebury and Rutland. They will be providing free basic in person tax preparation for low- and moderate-income households. An appointment is required; they will begin accepting calls and making appointments at the beginning of February 2022.

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, dial 211.

Vermont 211 collects information statewide about holiday resources, listing programs in its database and in the online Community Resource Directory.