This page is an initiative of the Albany Neighbors Task Force, a group of Albany, VT citizens who are dedicated to helping residents through this pandemic.
- NEK Covid-19 Resource List
- Coronavirus – Vermont Department of Health
- Vermont Stats – Vermont Department of Health
- Vermont Emergency Management – Meal Distribution for Those in Need
Albany Neighbor’s Task Force Email: albanyneighbors@gmail.com
Albany Neighbor’s Task Force Phone number: 323-1517
Volunteer & Needs Form: Albany Area Coronavirus Needs & Volunteer Sign-up
Local Free Food Resources
- Albany Food Share: Albany Neighbors Task Force (ANTF) runs the share, and we usually have eggs, dairy, produce, bread, meat, dry goods, and canned goods available for pick up or delivery. Drop-ins are welcome. Food share open hours are Saturdays from 2-4 PM at the Albany Town Hall. To sign up for the food share, call 323-1517 or fill out our form.
- Albany Everyone Eats Meals: Weekly to-go meals running until the end of December. Sign up for delivery to your home or come pick them up at the Albany Town Hall on Saturdays from 2-4 PM. If you need delivery to your home, say so on the form, and we will bring it to you. To sign up for this week’s Everyone Eats! meal call 323-1517 or fill out our form.
- Craftsbury Soup Suppers: Curbside pickup is from the side entrance of the UCC (Church on the Common) from 5-6pm (remember to set your clocks back on Sunday!) Please call ahead to reserve your meal or to arrange for delivery (802) 586-8022 or email mama.kris.coville@gmail.com. Funded by the VT Everyone Eats! Program.
- Hardwick Area Food Pantry: 39 West Church St., Hardwick, during open hours, Monday noon-2; Thursday/Saturday 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (802) 472-5940
Potential Resources from Albany Neighbors
- To access these resources, fill out our Albany Area Coronavirus Needs & Volunteer Sign-up or call our helpline at 323-1517
- Items you can’t find in stores (cleaning supplies, etc.
- Grocery/supply delivery (for those who can’t leave home or travel)
- Peer-to-peer counseling, companionship or emotional support
- Help with childcare
- Help with senior care
- Temporary employment or odd jobs (remote or outdoors)
- Helping with finding/affording healthcare, heat, housing or food
- Animal care
- Meal delivery
- Help or resources for home schooling kids
- Help getting connected online (equipment, setup/coaching)
- Financial help with groceries, supplies, etc.
- Help with small business
- Someone to check in occasionally by phone or email
Volunteer Opportunities
- Sign Up Here: Albany Area Coronavirus Needs & Volunteer Sign-up or call our helpline at 323-1517
- Delivering food, groceries, information or supplies to people at home (note: we will discuss risks and best practices with you for avoiding disease transmission)
- Picking up and/or organizing donations or supplies for distribution
- Peer-to-peer counseling or support
- Community organizing or volunteer coordination
- Website or technical work
- Web/tech coaching (teaching people how to use online platforms and connect online)
- Sharing skills or teaching classes for homeschool kids or adults
- Phone calls or direct outreach
- Helping with local projects (community gardens, maintenance, boards or committees, etc.)
- Temp volunteer or paid work (filling in for community members who may not be able to work in essential jobs)
- Temp employment (hiring someone who is out of work)
- Donating supplies or funding
- Organizing donation or fundraising drives
- Helping with childcare
- Helping with senior care
- Teaching, tutoring or help with homeschool for kids out of school
- Cooking or meal prep
- Social media / communications
- Translation (tell us what language below)
Crisis Resources and Helplines
- VT Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-TALK
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
- Vermont 2-1-1 or dial 211 – 100s of community resources like emergency food, shelter, disability, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug & alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation agencies, educational & volunteer opportunities…
- For those experiencing interpersonal violence or sexual abuse at home:
- AWARE (Hardwick, VT) – Domestic Violence Help: 1-802-472-6463
- Umbrella Helpline: 1-802-748-8645
- St. Johnsbury area, 1-802-334-0148 Newport area
VT Services:
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-228-7395
- Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-489-7273
- Teen Dating Abuse: 1-866-331-9474