Community Resources

BROC: BROC.org ; BROC Community Action 45 Union St. Rutland, VT 05701;802-775-0878 Email: hellobroc@broc.org

The CRISIS FUEL program uses federal funds granted through the State of Vermont. BROC Community Action, and the other four Community Action Agencies in Vermont administer this program under contract with Vermont’s Office of Home Heating Fuel Assistance. This program begins on the last Monday in November each year. Eligibility for assistance considers all income in the household and resources and requires receipts for expenses paid in the last 30 days. Applicants are asked to come in before they run out of fuel, so please make an appointment at 1/4 of a tank to ensure the best service and avoid special trip charges. The program is usually available through the end of April each year.

 Nifty Thrifty-19 Conant Square, Brandon Brandon Thrift Shop – Brandon Chamber 

Our mission is to sell clothing and other reusable items at reasonable prices.

Our task is to redistribute the remaining donations we receive to the entities that are willing to, or proficient at using or reusing what others don’t want any more.

Our hope is to help our community in its quest to be welcoming and vibrant, 

compassionate and supportive, educational and entertaining to our citizens and visitors alike. We do this by giving to local programs, projects, events, activities, organizations, groups and ideas.

There is a Facebook page too. NIFTY Thrifty Thrift SHOP  

1. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-2pm; Tuesdays 10am-6pm 
2. Low cost gently used clothing, household goods,children’s toys and books, blankets and quilts, DVDs,etc. See more on FB or the website

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Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County Vermont :802.747.7440  551 Rutland Rd, West Rutland, VT 05777

Rebekah Stephens-Executive Director  rutlandhabitat.weebly.com

1. Transforming people’s lives and our community by creating affordable decent housing. Lifting up one household at a time.
2. Offers home ownership, minor home repair programs along with volunteer opportunities.
3. The Store-open Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-1pm; also will be open one Saturday a month which is announced at the beginning of each month.The purpose of The Store is to receive donations of gently used and new items to offer for resale at reasonable prices to our Community.  The net proceeds of The Store go to support our mission to provide affordable housing in Rutland County. 

Homeless Prevention Center : 56 Howe St., Patch Place Bldg. A-Box 7 Rutland, VT www.hpcvt.org or www.facebook.com/homelesspreventioncenter

1. Housing Support Specialist-Talla Caruso: talla@hpcvt.org (802)775-9286 ext 203
2. Coordinated Entry & Navigation Specialist-Sara Orvis: saralynn@hpcvt.org 

(802) 775-9286 ext 210

BROC: BROC.org ; BROC Community Action 45 Union St. Rutland, VT 05701

802.775.0878. Open Mon – Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm

Homelessness is a real problem in our area. There are many factors that contribute to this, including reduction of a household’s income, high housing costs, disputes with property owners and domestic violence. Staff counsel households on housing options, educate renters on their rights and responsibilities and coordinate with other providers in the community to help individuals and families obtain or maintain housing.

Visiting Nurses Association: VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (formerly called RAVNAH): 802.775.0568.  Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice assists with direct care in the home for people who are homebound 

Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging: 802.786.5990 

East Ridge Professional Bldg. 1085 U.S. Route 4 East Unit 2B, Rutland seniorhelpline@svcoa.org; www.svcoa.org

Senior Companions Program: Healthy older adults who help other adults live independently. They provide support to family caregivers and can assist with grocery shopping and other daily tasks necessary to maintaining independence.

Hands At Home Care Services: handsathomecareservices.com 802.496.2600 4477 Main St Unit 24 Waitsfield, VT 05673-6268

Hands At Home Care Services brings high-quality, non-medical home care to adults, seniors and elderly people in locations across Vermont. We cover cities like Burlington, Rutland, Bennington and Montpelier, and rural areas from the Canadian border in the north to the Massachusetts border in the south. Our skilled, reliable, and compassionate caretakers provide private, personal care that helps people stay happy and comfortable in their own homes. If you or someone you love needs a personal caregiver of exceptional quality, Hands At Home will be pleased to help.

Bayada Home Health Care and Hospice: 802-282-4122 or 802.775.7272 Bayada.com Bayada Home Health Care and Hospice assists with direct care in the home for people who are homebound.

Vermont Comforts of Home-Community Based Care : https://vtcomfortofhome.org/  802-662-5978.

The services offered under Vermont Comforts of Home operate in compliance with the regulations of the Adult Family Care program under Vermont’s Choices for Care initiative. Services are provided by either Lincoln Street, Inc. or Upper Valley Services, Inc. to individuals who qualify for Medicaid and those interested in a private pay option. Who does Vermont Comforts of Home serve?

• Vermont residents
• those who qualify for Medicaid, as well as those interested in a private pay option
• those who are 18 years of age or older and require extensive assistance with any of the following: medical care, personal care, taking medications, mobility, decision-making, safely accessing the community

Vermont Comforts of Home provides support for participants and support for the home care providers. New opportunity: Vermont now allows payments to adult children caring for their parents.  All current eligibility criteria and regulations apply.  Parents must be living in their son or daughter’s home.

Adult Family Care: Adult Services Division: https://asd.vermont.gov; 802-241-0294

Angela Smith-Dieng, Division Director

The Adult Services Division (ASD) is responsible for the management and oversight of a full array of long-term services and supports for older Vermonters and adults with physical disabilities. The ASD supports Vermonters to live as they choose, pursuing their individual goals and preferences within their chosen communities.

The ASD works in partnership with community organizations in each region of the state who provide direct services to people within their area. These organizations provide:

The ASD works in partnership with community organizations in each region of the state who provide direct services to people within their area. These organizations provide:

• Information & Referral

• Options Counseling

• In-Home Personal Care

• Residential Care and Supports

• Assistive Devices & Home Modifications

• Community Supports

• Health & Wellness

• Case Management

• Family Supports

• Rehabilitation Services

• Respite and Companion

Senior Center-1591 Forest Dale Rd, Brandon (802) 247-3121 brandon.org/business kathymathis@gmail.com

Mondays & Wednesdays: Meals on Wheels. Served AT the Senior Center

Fridays: FREE Community Lunch; served indoor and curbside

2nd Tuesdays: Dinner indoors at 6pm for $8; RESERVATION required; Curbside is $9

3rd Thursdays: FREE community brunch served at noon. MUST sign up; INDOOR dining only

American Legion-550 Franklin St. Brandon, VT (802) 247-5709

Food boxes are delivered every other Wednesday to those who have expressed a need.

Many volunteers within the Legion deliver a hot meal on Thanksgiving day.

Food Pantry- 34 Faivre Circle (located in Village Park in the Parent Child Center of Rutland County), Brandon, VT (802) 247-8251

Every Wednesday from 10:30-3:30

Make an appointment. No income eligibility required. Available to ALL families with minor children (under 18).

Pick up at the Rutland County Parent Child Center in the Brandon Training School Complex. 

Dry and canned goods (fresh fruits, vegetables and meat varies on a weekly basis). Also personal care items and diapers 

Food Pantry- Brandon United Methodist Church-Pastor John Hardman-Zimmerman (802)247-6524  1 Franklin Street, Brandon VT.  ( Kathy Mathis 802-247-6720)

Every Tuesday- 12pm-3pm

Every Sunday- 12:30pm–2pm

Meals on Wheels- 802.775.0133 80 Belden Rd # 6, Rutland, VT 05701

Eligibility-Any person 60 years of age or older and is unable to leave home without considerable difficulty and/or assistance. • AND experiences a physical or mental condition making them unable to obtain food or prepare meals on a temporary or permanent basis. • The spouse of an eligible participant (regardless of age). • People under 60 years of age with a disability are eligible if they reside with or are in the care of an individual receiving Meals on Wheels. Preference will be given to individuals who are low-income, minority, limited English proficiency, and at risk for institutional placement.

To Sign Up-For information or to see if you qualify for home delivered meals please call (802) 786- 5990. Our staff will work with you to understand your individual dietary and meal delivery needs. If you cannot make the call yourself, a family member, friend, or caregiver may call on your behalf. All clients are deemed eligible until they complete a mandatory assessment.