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Barre Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Barre, Vermont that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Vermont page.

Vermont Legal AidFree civil legal assistance
Websitevtlegalaid.org 
Phone1-800-889-2047
Address56 College Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont provide free civil legal help to low-income Vermonters, covering housing, public benefits, health care and disability issues. Call the statewide helpline at 1-800-889-2047 to ask for help. The closest office to Barre is in Montpelier.1

Food

Vermont FoodbankFood bank for Vermont
Websitevtfoodbank.org 
Phone1-800-585-2265
Address33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641

The Vermont Foodbank is based in Barre and works through a network of food shelves and meal sites across Vermont. Call the helpline to find food near you.2

Capstone Community ActionFood shelf in Barre
Websitecapstonevt.org 
Phone802-479-1053
Address20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641
HoursMonday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Capstone runs a food shelf at its Barre office. Fresh vegetables and bread are available on Tuesdays during the same hours.3

Social services

The Salvation Army BarreFood pantry and emergency assistance
Websitenne.salvationarmy.org/barre 
Phone802-476-5301
Address25 Keith Avenue, Barre, VT 05641
HoursTuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Salvation Army in Barre runs a food pantry and lists utility assistance among its services. Call ahead to confirm pantry hours and what to bring.4

Good Samaritan HavenEmergency shelter
Websitegoodsamaritanhaven.org 
Phone802-479-2294
Address105 North Seminary Street, Barre, VT 05641

Good Samaritan Haven runs an emergency shelter for adults in Barre, with food, clothing and case management. To ask for a bed, call the intake coordinator at 802-341-5740 between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.5

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Vermont Legal Aid, Locations and Contact Information , and VTLawHelp, Locations and Contact Information . ↩

  2. Vermont Foodbank, Donate  and Resources for Network Partners . ↩

  3. Capstone Community Action, Home page  and Emergency resources for extreme weather events . ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Barre, Vermont Corps Community Center . Street address as listed on the Salvation Army’s Barre corps page . ↩

  5. Good Samaritan Haven, Contact  and Emergency Shelter Program . ↩

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