COVID-19 Useful Resources
May 7, 2020There are many online directories listing local, statewide and national resources that may be of assistance and information.
Find the latest public health guidance from state and national sources.
Check out a list of local businesses to find out who is open and doing curbside service or takeout meals.
Know that many agencies and service organizations are able to connect you with help for whatever new challenges this crisis has created.
Several statewide news outlets have also compiled helpful guides and coverage related to the COVID-19 crisis. Check out VtDigger, Seven Days, Burlington Free Press and Vermont Public Radio.
If you have or know of a site that should be listed here, send us an email at waterburyroundabout@gmail.com.
Vermont 2-1-1
Vermont 2-1-1 is the number to dial to find out about hundreds of important community resources, such as emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation agencies, educational and volunteer opportunities, and much more.
2-1-1 is not an emergency number. It is a resource to call, email or text to help solve everyday problems or when you are facing difficult times. 2-1-1 is free, confidential and available 24/7.
Public Health Sites
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Johns Hopkins University https://hub.jhu.edu/novel-coronavirus-information/
Food and meals
Duxbury Elf Shelf
4987 VT Route 100, Duxbury
Open Fridays 7 -10 a.m.
elfshelf@myfairpoint.net; 371-9906
57 South Main St. Waterbury, rear entrance
Open Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to noon; Wednesday 3-5 p.m.
244-1561
Harwood Union Unified School District
Learning hubs, signup for free breakfast and lunch meals for students; More Community Resources listed on home page.
2 Gable Place, Barre; 479-1053
Pre-bagged food available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesdays bread only 1-3 p.m. Assistance also available for housing, heating, other critical needs.
3Squares Vermont may be of assistance for those whose employment status has changed recently.
This new program is providing free meals for laid-off restaurant workers, musicians, artists, gig workers, farmers and anyone in need and affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns. Meat and vegetarian options available.
Individuals may sign up online for meals delivered from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield. This program is offered through a partnership of The Skinny Pancake, Intervale Center, Vermont Community Foundation and High Meadows Fund.
Waterbury Area Senior Center/Meals on Wheels
The Waterbury Senior Center serves individuals ages 60 and above with state and federally funded nutrition programs. Meals on Wheels runs from the Waterbury Senior Center serving Waterbury, Duxbury, Moretown, and parts of Middlesex and Bolton. Hot meals are delivered Monday-Friday midday; frozen meals are available for weekends. There is no formal charge, only a suggested donation of $4.50 per meal.
Currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, the Senior Center also is preparing non-contact take-out meals at a cost of $7.50. For more information or to start Meals on Wheels service, contact Senior Center Executive Director Jodi LaVanway at 244-1234 or by email director@wasca.org.
Other Community Resources
Its Online COVID-19 updates includes a list of local businesses open/closed/offering curbside, takeout services; resources for local business owners. Sign up for email updates.
New program matching volunteers and those with specific needs/requests. Staff at the Waterbury Public Library is managing this program, reviewing requests Monday-Friday.
Confidential help is available to help local residents with emergency financial needs. Call 244-6606 or email wby.gnf@gmail.com.
Washington County Mental Health Services
All Services: 802-229-0591
Crisis Line: 802-229-0591
Waterbury Town Offices
Town offices are closed to the public at this time. Updates from town government officials are posted on the town website. Also find town staff contact information; information on meetings of local boards including agendas, minutes and details to watch and listen online.
Waterbury Public Library
The library is closed to the public at this time but will begin curbside pickup service on May 14. See the library’s website for details.