COTS VT

The COTS Back to School Bonanza is a free kid-centric community event where any Vermont student in need can come get ready for a successful school year in a dignified, stress-free, and fun environment. The goal is to foster confidence through picking out school supplies and a backpack, choosing first day of school outfits, getting a haircut, and so much more. It is set up like a carnival so that students can have fun while they get ready for a successful school year!

Children are often the unseen faces of homelessness, but they make up a large portion of people experiencing homelessness. In the 2022–2023 school year, 1,620 students enrolled in Vermont public schools were identified as experiencing homelessness (State of Vermont Agency of Education, EHCY Program). On a single night in January 2025, 3,386 Vermonters were identified as experiencing homelessness, including 633 children (2025 Point-in-Time Count).

Support the COTS Back to School Bonanza by:
-Making a financial donation
-Purchasing items off of our wish list or running a donation drive
-Volunteering

All info found here: https://cotsonline.org/backtoschool

We have had a busy week helping meet the needs of our neighbors. As a result, we are OUT of-
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant

Can you help us restock? https://cotsonline.org/wishlist to order items directly to us or drop off at 95 North Ave in Burlington.
We are open Mon-Fri but closed this Fri for Juneteenth. 9 am - 5 pm
Thank you SO MUCH 💜

Looking for ways to stretch your grocery budget this summer?

3SquaresVT provides monthly benefits that can be used at grocery stores, convenience stores, co-ops, and many farmers markets. More than 63,400 Vermonters in over 38,600 households participate in the program, including more than 18,500 children, 17,400 older adults, and 19,200 people with disabilities.

Many households are surprised to learn they may qualify. You may be eligible if your household income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Households that include someone age 60+ or a person with a disability may qualify under different rules.

Benefits are loaded onto an EBT card each month and can be used at more than 600 food retailers across Vermont and over 40 farmers markets. Through programs like Crop Cash, many farmers markets also provide extra dollars for purchasing local fruits and vegetables.

Need help applying? CVOEO's Community Action teams can help:

• Addison Community Action: 802-388-2285
• Chittenden Community Action: 802-863-6248
• Franklin & Grand Isle Community Action: 802-527-7392

Looking for additional local food resources? Feeding Champlain Valley can help connect you with Food Hubs, community meals, and other food access programs throughout Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties—find your nearest Food Hub at cvoeo.org/feeding-champlain-valley.