HOPE - Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects

05/22/2026

Enjoy the holiday!

05/01/2026

HOPE was honored to partner with The Richards Group for their company’s annual “I Make a Difference Day.” The Richards Group employees collaborated on a food drive to help local families experiencing food insecurity. Yesterday, Missy Clifford dodged the raindrops to deliver 226 pounds of non-perishable food to HOPE’s food shelf. We very much appreciate The Richards Group’s efforts and generosity. Donations like this one are a big help as we work to keep our food shelf stocked for our neighbors in need. Thank you to Missy, and everyone at The Richards Group for making this food drive such a success!❤️❤️❤️

04/30/2026

Do you have a portable air conditioner that you are not using? Each summer, HOPE has a few clients with severe health issues that are exacerbated by extreme heat. Sometimes we can connect them with a portable air conditioner, but that depends on whether any have been donated to us. Because these units will be passed on to a person with compromised lung function, please note that donated air conditioners will need to meet certain requirements: no older than five years, in good working condition with a clean filter, free of mold and mildew, and stored in a dry space rather than a basement. Please call Mary at (802) 388-2522 and make an appointment to bring your air conditioner to our warehouse. We will need to inspect it before we can accept the donation so that we do not incur disposal fees for something that cannot be used. Thank you for your understanding and any help you can provide.

04/23/2026

Are you a knitter? HOPE would love your help! We need hand knit winter hats and neck warmers for children. Each year, HOPE’s seasonal Holiday Shop provides warm hats and neck warmers for children in need. If you are looking for knitting or crocheting projects this spring and summer, please consider donating some of your handiwork to help children from low-income families in our community. HOPE’s Holiday Shop serves children – infants to high school-aged. In 2025, the Holiday Shop brightened the year end holidays for 666 children. We appreciate donations of hats and neck warmers of all sizes! Donations can be brought to HOPE’s main office at 282 Boardman Street in Middlebury, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. Thank you for any help you can provide.

04/16/2026

Marion's Place , HOPE's resale store, is hiring!

‼️Our warehouse is hiring!‼️

04/15/2026

Sending out a HUGE thank you to County Tire Center and Addison County Alignment and Repair for their incredible donation of 1,334 pounds of food to HOPE! For the past 13 years, County Tire has generously run their “Free Brakes for Food” promotion that has collected donations of non-perishable food items for HOPE’s food shelf. These donations provide critical assistance for people in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. We appreciate this support and the support of everyone who donated items during this food drive.

04/08/2026

This past weekend, on the Saturday before Easter, two dedicated, hard-working groups stood outside of local food stores to collect food for community members in need. St. Mary's Knights of Columbus, and members of the Lions Club of Middlebury, collected 3,115 pounds and 1,735 pounds, respectively, for a total of 4,850 pounds! Nearly two and a half tons! We are so grateful for their caring and their work, for the food stores that hosted their collections, and for the generous community members who picked up an extra can or box or case of food. Please know, everyone, how very much this means to all of us at HOPE, including our board, our staff, and our clients. Thank you!!!

04/06/2026

We have just learned that EastRise Credit Union has generously granted a $2,500 gift to HOPE in support of our food programs. Thank you, EastRise, this is very helpful!

03/26/2026

Surprise!
Penny and Tory from Shaw’s in Middlebury stopped by today to present a very generous check to HOPE’s food shelf. People shopping at Shaw’s can contribute to Shaw’s Nourishing Neighbors program on the keypad at checkout, and those donations come to HOPE’s local food shelf. Thanks to the generosity of our community, this translates into a sizeable donation that will assist people struggling with food insecurity. Thank you to Shaw’s Middlebury and everyone who contributes through their Nourishing Neighbors program!

03/25/2026

Raffle time at Marion's Place !

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03/20/2026

HOPE’s Food Shelf has some shortages of staple items that we work hard to make available to the families who depend on us for food assistance. If you are able to help, here are some ideas for items that we are currently most in need of:
Canned beets, peas, carrots, and potatoes
Canned pasta
Juice (64 oz bottles)
Teas
Instant or partially cooked rice and pasta dishes
Dish soap
Donations can be brought to HOPE’s main office at 282 Boardman Street in Middlebury, Monday – Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. Thank you for any help you can provide.