Chittenden County · VT
Food Pantries in Essex Junction, VT: Hours & Schedule
Essex Junction has 3 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9 AM – 5:30 PM ET
Essex Westford schools By appt
last Thursday of each month · 2 PM – 4:30 PM
Essex Junction
2nd Monday of each month · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • 4th Thursday of each month · 3 PM – 6 PM
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Essex Junction, VT has 3 places to get free food as of September 2026: 3 food pantries. Essex CHIPS Food Pantry (2 Lincoln Street) and First Congregational Church - Essex Junction (39 Main Street) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in Essex Junction
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Essex Junction, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in Essex Junction
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Essex Junction. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in Essex Junction
- Essex CHIPS Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
- The Heavenly Food Pantry at the First Congregational Church: 5:30 PM (2nd Monday)
Food Pantries open Tuesday in Essex Junction
- Essex CHIPS Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in Essex Junction
- Essex CHIPS Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in Essex Junction
- Essex CHIPS Food Pantry: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
- First Congregational Church - Essex Junction: 2 PM (last Thursday)
- The Heavenly Food Pantry at the First Congregational Church: 3 PM (4th Thursday)
Good to know
Which food pantries in Essex Junction are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Essex Junction food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Thursday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in Essex Junction open on weekends?
Most Essex Junction food pantries run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.
Where can I get emergency food in Essex Junction today?
Most Essex Junction food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Essex Junction?
Most Essex Junction food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which food pantries serve Essex Junction, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve Essex Junction and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 05452. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in Essex Junction are open on Monday?
2 food pantries in Essex Junction are open Monday: Essex CHIPS Food Pantry, The Heavenly Food Pantry at the First Congregational Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Essex Junction are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in Essex Junction is open Tuesday: Essex CHIPS Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Essex Junction are open on Wednesday?
1 food pantries in Essex Junction is open Wednesday: Essex CHIPS Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in Essex Junction are open on Thursday?
3 food pantries in Essex Junction are open Thursday: Essex CHIPS Food Pantry, First Congregational Church - Essex Junction, The Heavenly Food Pantry at the First Congregational Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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