Non-food aid
Emergency assistance grants
The Food Shelf refers shoppers as needed to Chittenden county, state and federal programs, and provides small grants for emergency assistance based on available funds, including:
- Emergency utility assistance
- Emergency fuel oil assistance
- Eviction prevention
Emergencies outside the scope of established programs may receive assistance based on circumstances and funds available.
Applications for emergency assistance grants
Applicants must be a member of the Shelburne community, including the transient or unhomed.
For emergency grant assistance: 802-622-3313, press 2
Housing and tax assistance
Check these websites for the latest on rental assistance, income tax assistance and child tax credits.
- CVOEO (Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity)
- Emergency Rental Assistance
- Income Tax Assistance
- Housing Assistance
- Emergency Housing
- Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Department of Children and Families