The North End Food Pantry

The North End Food Pantry A volunteer-led organization providing free nutritious food, clothing, and personal care items.

A big thank you to all who donated to our school supply drive this weekend! We were once again blown away by our communi...
08/31/2026

A big thank you to all who donated to our school supply drive this weekend! We were once again blown away by our community’s generosity and support.

We will have these school supplies available during our next distribution on Saturday, from 9-11am at the Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Ave).

Next month, we will be returning to our monthly clothing & food drive! It will take place on Sunday, September 27th from 11-1pm. Hope to see you there!

Happening this Sunday!The North End Food Pantry's Back-to-School Supplies & Food Drive! When: Sunday, August 30 at 11:00...
08/28/2026

Happening this Sunday!
The North End Food Pantry's Back-to-School Supplies & Food Drive!

When: Sunday, August 30 at 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Ave, Burlington, VT, 05408)

We're collecting:
*School supplies including: backpacks, glue sticks, small children's scissors, one subject spiral notebooks, crayons, magic markers, colored pencils, #2 pencils, and pens.
*Shelf-stable food (unexpired) & personal care items. Items in high demand are diapers and wipes, menstrual care products (pads preferred), toilet paper, canned beans, canned meat/fish, canned fruits & veggies, soups, peanut butter, cereal, pastas & rice.
*We will NOT be collecting clothing in the month of August, and ask folks to please save clothing donations for our September 27th drive.

Every little bit helps. Let's care for our neighbors.

Volunteer with the North End Food Pantry!Join our welcoming community of neighbors helping neighbors in the New North En...
08/24/2026

Volunteer with the North End Food Pantry!
Join our welcoming community of neighbors helping neighbors in the New North End!

As we settle into our autumn routines, transitioning from summer vacation mode and sending kids back to school, the North End Food Pantry (1416 North Ave) is putting out a reminder of our ongoing volunteer opportunities. We are 100% volunteer run and count on our neighbors to help keep weekly distribution going, serving over 600 guests each month!

Every Saturday and Sunday, we have volunteer shifts from 7:45am to 11:00am. Volunteers come from all walks of life, from high school students to retirees, from as far as Milton and as nearby as Edgemoor Drive. Bright and early on their weekend mornings, volunteers walk, bike, or drive to the pantry, often with a coffee mug in hand, ready to start unloading veggies, sorting and packaging foods, and distributing it to their neighbors.

Volunteer hours can count towards student community service requirements, corporate employee volunteer programs, court-ordered community service, Medicaid community service hours, and more. Volunteering with the pantry requires no ongoing commitment. You can drop in for one shift or sign up for a recurring schedule through our online scheduling platform.

Volunteer shifts include:

Weekend Food Distribution:
*Saturdays & Sundays: 7:45am – 10:15am
Unload trucks & sort food by category. Greet & assist guests.
*Saturdays & Sundays: 8:45am – 10:30am
Assist guests during food distribution. Put away tables & clean-up afterwards.
*Saturdays & Sundays: 9:45am – 11:00am
Distribute non-perishable food to remaining guests. Restock shelves.

Drivers:
*Saturdays & Sundays: 7:30am – 8:00am
Bring your truck/SUV to transport food from the North Ave Hannaford to the pantry.

Monthly Clothing Drive:
*Last Sunday of the month: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Organize & sort donated clothing.

Join our welcoming community of neighbors helping neighbors in the New North End. Email the North End Food Pantry’s Volunteer Coordinator Becky at [email protected] to learn more and sign up!

Reminder: Two weeks from today, the North End Food Pantry is hosting a back to school & food drive! The drive will take ...
08/16/2026

Reminder: Two weeks from today, the North End Food Pantry is hosting a back to school & food drive! The drive will take place on Sunday, August 30th from 11am-1pm at the Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Ave).

We will NOT be collecting clothing in the month of August, and ask folks to please save clothing donations for our September drive.

We’re collecting:
- Backpacks
- Glue sticks & small children’s scissors
- One subject spiral notebooks
- Crayons, magic markers, & colored pencils
- #2 pencils & pens
- Shelf-stable food (unexpired) & personal care items. Items in high demand are diapers and wipes, menstrual care products (pads preferred), toilet paper, canned beans, canned meat/fish, canned fruits & veggies, soups, cereal, peanut butter, pastas & rice.

As always, thank you for your continued support! ❤️

Thank you so much to Ward 4 voters who turned out at the polls on Tuesday and generously donated food & personal care it...
08/13/2026

Thank you so much to Ward 4 voters who turned out at the polls on Tuesday and generously donated food & personal care items for the North End Food Pantry, as well as monetary donations to support our work!

We are currently spending nearly $10,000 a month to keep up with current demand for food and essential personal care items. Every Saturday and Sunday, find us at the Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Avenue) from 9:00am-11:00am for fresh produce, deli and bakery items, meat, milk, canned goods, diapers, toiletries, menstrual care products, and clothing for all ages and sizes.

We are a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit and couldn’t do this work without your support. Thank you!

Do you have an abundance of garden veggies this time of year? Let us help solve your problem! We love receiving donation...
08/12/2026

Do you have an abundance of garden veggies this time of year? Let us help solve your problem! We love receiving donations from people's gardens. No donation is too small.

Veggie donations can be dropped off at the Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Avenue) on Saturdays & Sundays from 7:45am-8:45am before our weekly produce distribution.

The North End Food Pantry is seeking off-site storage space!The North End Food Pantry, an all-volunteer run 501(c)(3) no...
08/10/2026

The North End Food Pantry is seeking off-site storage space!

The North End Food Pantry, an all-volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is expanding our programs. We are seeking off-site storage space to accommodate our growing inventory of supplies.

Our needs include:
*Approximately 200 sq ft storage space
*Located in the New North End, within a 5-10 minute drive from the pantry (1416 North Ave)
*Climate-controlled (approx within a range of 50-70 degrees)
*Secure pest-free space
*Located on the first floor (since we will need to roll handcarts in and out for loading/unloading inventory)
*Free or low-cost monthly fee. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and could work with the building owner to arrange a charitable tax deduction for a reduced-rate lease or space donation.

Please contact us at [email protected] with storage space availability.

The North End Food Pantry is located at the Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Avenue, Burlington), open to all every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am. We provide free food, personal care items, diapers, menstrual care products, and clothing for all ages and sizes.

Learn more about our work at northendfoodpantry.org.

In the month of August, The North End Food Pantry is hosting a back to school & food drive! The drive will take place on...
07/30/2026

In the month of August, The North End Food Pantry is hosting a back to school & food drive! The drive will take place on Sunday, August 30th from 11am-1pm at the Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Ave).

We will NOT be collecting clothing in the month of August, and ask folks to please save clothing donations for our September drive.

We’re collecting:
- Backpacks
- Glue sticks & small children’s scissors
- One subject spiral notebooks
- Crayons, magic markers, & colored pencils
- #2 pencils & pens

Shelf-stable food (unexpired) & personal care items.

*Items in high demand are diapers and wipes, menstrual care products (pads preferred), toilet paper, canned beans, canned meat/fish, canned fruits & veggies, soups, cereal, peanut butter, pastas & rice.

As always, thank you for your continued support! 💚

Are you free tomorrow morning and looking to get involved with your community? We need your help! The North End Food Pan...
07/25/2026

Are you free tomorrow morning and looking to get involved with your community? We need your help! The North End Food Pantry is in need of some extra helping hands tomorrow, July 26th, for our free distribution. No experience is necessary, just show up! We are here to help.

Located at the Odd Fellows Lodge (1416 North Ave). Two shifts are available:
7:45am-10am
8:45am-10am

Hope to see you there!

Please note that we only accept clothing donations on the last Sunday of every month during our clothing & food drives! ...
07/20/2026

Please note that we only accept clothing donations on the last Sunday of every month during our clothing & food drives! The Odd Fellows are kind enough to let us share their space, and we want to continue to make sure we’re being good stewards of the space and not leaving things around.

Our next clothing & food drive will be on this Sunday, July 26th! Donations can be dropped off between 11am and 1pm.

Thank you for your continued support! 😄💚

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1416 North Avenue
Burlington, VT
05408

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 11am
Sunday 9am - 11am

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