H.O.P.E. Annual Statistics

H.O.P.E. in Lyndonville, Vermont serviced 35 towns and local agencies throughout

the Northeast Kingdom last year and continues to do so since being founded in 2005 by Jodi Wheeler.

Communities served included: Barnet, Barton, Burke, Concord, Danville, Derby, East Haven, Gilman, Glover, Greensboro, Groton, Hardwick, Island Pond, Kirby, Lunenburg, Lyndonville, Newark, Peacham, Sheffield, St. Johnsbury, Sutton, Walden, Waterford, and Wheelock.

In 2023, the following services were provided:

Backpack Program 

(January 2023 to December 2023)

Number of Backpacks Given:

1374

Total Value:  $48,090.00

# of children helped: 120

Children's Vouchers

Number of Vouchers: 349

Total Value:

$4,528.00

# of children helped: 240

Adult Vouchers

Number of Vouchers: 262

Total Value:

$2,554.90

# of adults helped: 189

Homeless/Crisis Services

Individuals Helped: 318

Total Value:

$21,789.80

Emergency Food Pantry


Individuals Helped: 498

Total Value: $40,855.00

Personal Hygiene & Cleaning Supplies


Individuals Helped: 114

Total Value: $2,514.00

Household Started Packages

Number of People Helped: 78

Total Value:

$2,273.50

Summer Produce Program


Number of People Helped: 377

Total Value: $3,020.50

Free Books and Stuffed Animals

Number Distributed: 105

Total Value:

$52.50

Thanksgiving Meal Boxes


Meals Delivered : 51

Total People Fed: 127

Total Value:  $4,900.00

Christmas Food, Gift Boxes and Elderly Stockings

(in collaboration with Kingdom East School District and Toys for Tots)

Number of Boxes and Individuals Assisted: 1,508

Total Value: $119,590.00

Winter Wear Coat and Accessories Giveaway


Total Coats Given Away:

135

Total Accessories Given Away:

50


Many thanks to devoted volunteers, donors and the community. People just like you who care about those in need. We are Helping Other People Everyday, and we need your help to answer the growing calls of help for food, clothing, household basics and emergency packets for families and individuals in dire need of assistance.
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