A customer examines glassware on shelves at ReSOURCE, a Vermont-based non-profit offering essential goods to alleviate poverty. The program empowers low-income families by providing necessary household items through a robust network of partner agencies.
A customer examines glassware on shelves at ReSOURCE, a Vermont-based non-profit offering essential goods to alleviate poverty. The program empowers low-income families by providing necessary household items through a robust network of partner agencies.

Essential Goods Program​

We are on a mission to provide community resources needed to relieve poverty

ReSOURCE has awarded over $2 Million worth of goods to more than 15,000 low-income Vermonters. Our network of over 30 partner agencies throughout the state enables us to reach more Vermont families in need every year.

Applying for Vouchers​

Are you in need of essential goods?

Vouchers for essential goods can be obtained from our partner agencies across the state. Those agencies will help identify your immediate needs and issue vouchers to help meet those needs.

Vouchers can be redeemed at any ReSOURCE retail location for essential goods. While we do not provide vouchers to nonprofit organizations, they are eligible for a 25% discount on all purchases.

To be matched with an Essential Goods Program Partner Agencies, please call 211

 

FAQs

Essential Goods include most items available at our stores including: furniture, household goods, kitchenware, small and large appliances, even desktop computers.

Vouchers cover the purchase of most items in ReSOURCE stores, but do not include any items purchased by ReSOURCE (light bulbs, local color paint, etc.), goods that are made by ReSOURCE staff/trainees (picnic tables, adirondack chairs, chicken coops, etc.), and laptop computers.

You’ve got a voucher! Now what? Vouchers can be redeemed at any ReSOURCE store with a valid photo ID. Vouchers cannot be transferred to anyone other than the person to whom they were issued. Vouchers are only valid within ReSOURCE’s fiscal year, so, if you receive your voucher in 2024, you must use your voucher in 2024. Still, you do not have to use your voucher all at once. The balance of the voucher will be recorded following any purchase and remains available until the expiration date or end of the year in which it was issued.

Become a Partner Agency

Become a Partner Agency

For interest in joining our program please email [email protected] to learn more about the next application cycle or any availability in become a new partner agency.

We make award decisions each December for the next calendar year and notify partners so our clients can request vouchers.

Want to help support the Essential Goods Program?

Every donation of either goods or gifts can help support the Essential Goods Program. Most items we sell in our stores are considered “essential” and eligible for purchase with a voucher. 

Two volunteers at ReSOURCE in maroon shirts and gloves, collaboratively carrying a large donation box, exemplifying the teamwork involved in ReSOURCE's poverty and flood relief efforts in Barre, Vermont.

Partner Agency List

Our partners help us to provide $125,000 worth of goods to over 2,000 individuals/families in Chittenden, Lamoille, and Washington Counties, and the greater Vermont area.

  • Addison Community Action/CVOEO
  • Age Well
  • Agency of Human Services- Field Services Burlington District
  • Burlington Community Justice Center
  • Burlington Housing Authority
  • Chittendent Community Action/CVOEO
  • Clarina Howard Nichols Center
  • Committee On Temporary Shelter
  • Essex Community Justice Center
  • Howard Center Community Support Program
  • Howard Center Developmental Services
  • Howard Center School Service Program
  • Lamoille Family Center
  • Milton Family Community Center
  • Pathways Vermont- Housing First Program
  • Pathways Vermont -services for veterans and families rapid rehousing program
  • ReSOURCE
  • Safe Harbor Clinic
  • Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  • Steps to End Domestic Violence
  • The Janet S. Munt Family Room
  • U.S. Committee for refugees and Immigrants
  • U.S. Committee for refugees and Immigrants
  • Vermont Cares
  • Vermont Catholic Charities
  • Vermont Foundation of Recovery

 

Become a Partner Agency

For interest in joining our program please email [email protected] to learn more about the next application cycle or any availability in become a new partner agency.

We make award decisions each December for the next calendar year and notify partners so our clients can request vouchers.

Schedule a Donation Pick-up

Thank you for thinking of ReSOURCE for donations of your furniture and large appliances! We are proud to offer pick-up services in Chittenden County and Central Vermont. 

802.857.4345

802.477.7800

802.851.8333 ext 13

FAQs

What is Career Start?

Career Start is a program designed for high school students to gain hands-on experience and technical skills in various departments at ReSOURCE’s Burlington or Barre locations.

High school students enrolled in school are eligible to participate in the Career Start program.

The program provides hands-on experience in ReSOURCE departments, technical skills training, and monthly personal and professional development classes.

There is a fee of $1500, but tuition is waived for qualifying Vermonters.

Departments include Customer Service & Retail, Office Administration, Computers and Electronics, Overlook Cafe, and Large Appliances, among others.

Yes, students earn a monthly stipend

Training covers Health and Wellness, Goal Setting and Achievement, Leadership Development, Career Planning, and Financial Literacy.

Interested individuals should contact ReSOURCE’s Training and Development Manager, Susan Uthmann, for enrollment details.

Interested?

Please contact:

Susan Uthmann
Training and Development Manager
[email protected]
802.857.4340

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