Vermont Department of Health - Chittenden County

06/12/2026

Amazing work...congratulations!

06/12/2026

It's hot out there...know how to keep you and your loved ones cool!

Prepare for some major heat, Vermont! ☀️🔥

Did you know heat illness is more common in June than later in the summer? That's because our bodies aren't used to hot weather just yet. Know the signs so you can avoid a heat emergency and check in on your neighbors and loved ones.

Find more heat safety tips and a map of cooling sites at HealthVermont.gov/HotWeather.

06/12/2026

Free Summer Meal Kit for kids!
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District

☀️ FREE Summer Meal Kits for Kids are BACK! 🥪🍎

Hey MMUUSD community! Let’s keep our kids well-fed and fueled for all their summer adventures. It takes a village, and we are 5 towns, one heartbeat! ❤️

No matter which of our towns you call home, these bulk meal boxes are for ALL children ages 18 and under (no school enrollment or income requirements required!). Plus, every kit picked up helps bring more funding to our local school programs!

What’s Inside? 📦
🌾 Whole grains & kid-friendly veggies
🍓 Fresh & packaged fruits for on-the-go
🧀 Proteins (Yogurt, cheese, nut butters)
🥛 1 Gallon of milk per child (must be taken with kit)
(Gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free substitutions are available!)

When & Where: 📍
🏫 Bolton (Smilie Memorial): Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM (Starts June 24)
🏫 Jericho (Browns River Middle): Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM (Starts June 25)

Runs through August 12/13. First-come, first-served!

👇 Want in? Help us plan ahead by filling out our quick, non-binding interest survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8y-b2n8kULmJr9xaL92iObMtmxTuIQQ59SFLj3opfVnXQ7Q/viewform

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

06/12/2026

Extreme heat today. Check the back seat for kids and pets, hydrate, find a place to cool off, and check on family, friends, and neighbors.https://www.healthvermont.gov/hot-weather

06/12/2026

If you or your child has a food allergy, intolerance, or other adverse reaction to certain foods, WIC staff can customize your food package to fit your needs. That means more choices, fewer worries, and better support for your family’s nutritional health! 🍽️💜

To learn more about WIC and connect with a clinic near you, visit www.signupwic.com.

For food allergy resources, visit https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/food-allergies.


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Si usted o su hijo tienen una alergia alimentaria, intolerancia u otra reacción adversa a determinados alimentos, el personal del WIC puede personalizar su paquete de alimentos para adaptarlo a sus necesidades. Eso significa más opciones, menos preocupaciones y mejor apoyo para la salud nutricional de su familia. 🍽️💜

Para obtener más información sobre el WIC y ponerse en contacto con una clínica cercana, visite https://signupwic.com/es/.

Para consultar recursos sobre alergias alimentarias, visite https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/food-allergies.

06/11/2026

Summer Meals for kids are back!

This summer, 80+ more Vermont towns will host meal sites where all children up to age 18 eat for free — no paperwork, registration, or ID needed.

Summer Meal sites will continue to open through July. To find a site near you, dial 211, text food to 304-304, or visit https://www.hungerfreevt.org/summer-meals.

06/11/2026

Summer Meals for kids in South Burlington!

06/10/2026

Join us for Addi’s Big Beautiful Life event this upcoming weekend! 💙

06/10/2026

🌞 Adventure awaits this summer!

Join us for our Summer Adventure Playgroups and explore some of our community's favorite family destinations while connecting with other families. These playgroups are open to all families with children ages 0–5 (older siblings are welcome, too).

📍 June 25 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | ECHO
📍 July 18 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Shelburne Farms
📍 August 17 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Park Playgroup with Four Winds Nature Institute (location coming soon)

Come discover, play, learn, and build community with us this summer!