COVID-19
Resources for Residents
Free Delivery Services
Are you someone who is at a greater risk of contracting the virus and/or unable to access your normal method of getting necessities (food, supplies, pharmacy, etc..)? If so, then you should take advantage of the wonderful volunteers that have stepped up in our community. The Brandon Free Public Library, The Brandon Area Toy Project and the Town of Brandon have partnered to provide a delivery service for people that need the help getting the supplies. How it works is simple:
Quick Links
- Call the retailer and pay for your supplies over the phone.
- Let the retailer know that you are having the delivery service pick-up your items.
- Send an email to: delivery@townofbrandon.com with the following information: Who you are, where they ordered from, physical address for delivery, and best contact number. Or you can call Volunteer Coordinator, Colleen Wright (802) 282-6548
- Wait for contact from our vetted volunteer! They will let you know how/when and where it will be dropped off (safely of course with no face-to-face contact)
Emergency Food Shelf
Brandon has a robust and active emergency food shelf delivery program thanks to the efforts of Director Kathy Mathis and her board of volunteer drivers as well as the generosity of the businesses and people in our community that make donations.
To request emergency food shelf aid contact
Kathy Mathis: (802) 247-6720, katmathis@gmail.com
Make a Donation
Financial donations can be mailed to the Brandon Town Offices, 49 Center Street, Brandon VT 05733.
Food donations are gladly accepted. Please be sure to check the expiration dates on any donations; they cannot accept expired food.
We have drop boxes for donations outside of the Brandon Town Office during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
They are specifically looking for the following donations:
- Canned Soup, specifically Chicken Noodle, Tomato and Vegetable
- Crackers
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Tuna
- Mayonnaise
- Pasta and Sauce
- Canned Chili
- Canned Meat
- Toilet Paper
Brandon Public Library Services
Want to request Brandon Public Library services? Library Director, Molly Kennedy is working hard to fulfill your requests. Curbside pick-up or FREE delivery. You can also sign up for wellness checks - if you would like us to call you periodically to check in to see if you need anything or enjoy some friendly conversation, please let us know. Molly & Beth are available to you in this way.
To request public library services contact
Molly Kennedy: (802) 247-8230, molly@brandonpubliclibrary.org (preferred)
Resources for Businesses
This page will serve as a compilation of business resources available to Brandon Residents. Many of these links are to outside web pages and documents and could be changing from day to day. We (the business community, the municipal, state and federal governments) are actively working together to respond to the economic challenges and provide guidance and help you to adapt to a post COVID-19 world.
For the most up-to-date information about the state's guidance on your business and when/how it can operate during the state of emergency, visit this page for sector specific information.
Unemployment
This is a document that explains the extended benefits due to the state and federal legislative action. EVERY BUSINESS OWNER should look at this as you and your employees likely qualify. This document also includes some information about other provisions of the CARES act.
(Please note: that the SBA information is best explained by the SBA and their lenders so when in doubt, go with their information)