What We Do - Aunt Dot's Place | Vermont Food Shelf

Aunt Dot's Place is a community food shelf serving residents of Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Underhill and Westford.

Our vision is to fight hunger and food insecurity in the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming place where neighbors can obtain help with food, personal care items, and community resource guidance with the assurance of being treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be a Vermont FoodBank Network Partner.

Food Shelf Hours of Operation:

Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

No appointment necessary. Please bring proof of residency (such as a bill, bank statement, letter from your school) on your first visit.

We are not able to offer delivery to our clients at this time. If you are unable to come shop yourself, you may designate an alternate shopper to shop/pick up for you.

Food

Thanks to our generous and supportive community, Aunt Dot’s Place offers a variety of fresh produce, meat, bread, eggs and dairy items, along with shelf-stable foods such as rice, pasta, cereals, oatmeal, ready-to-make meals, condiments, canned foods, and more.

Our special diet section includes food for halal, kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diets.

Personal Care Items

We have personal hygiene items like deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and more. We also have diapers and toothbrushes, toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent available.

Pet Supplies

We also have cat food and dog food on hand to help you care for the furry members of your family!