Supporting The Community That Supports Us

Mar 26, 2020

Kingdom Trails donates $25,000 to organizations directly serving community members during this time of unprecedented need.

We encourage all to donate along with us by Giving Together

The Kingdom Trail Association is contributing $25,000 in support of COVID-19 relief efforts in our direct communities of Burke, East Haven, Kirby, and Lyndonville, Vermont. Our aim is to amplify the efforts of nonprofit organizations in our region that are addressing the impact of the coronavirus through emergency medical services, food access, and other basic needs.

Kingdom Trails knows that our trail users are drawn to the area for epic outdoor recreation experiences, stunning landscapes, and welcoming Vermont villages. Nevertheless, the Northeast Kingdom remains the poorest region of the state, with the lowest median household income, and vulnerable populations such as seniors and one in three children is food insecure. We can help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic with immediate and direct support of organizations on the front lines.

Coronavirus is named as such because its molecular structure looks like a crown. Let’s reclaim the crown for the Kingdom, as a force of good in our community. Kingdom Trails is asking those who enjoy our trails to join us with further individual donations to any or all of these community organizations. Help us say thank you to our landowners and the communities that have been hosting you and our trails for the past 26 years. We’re proud to say that members of the Kingdom Trails Board of Directors and Staff have also committed to contributing individual donations along with the organization. Giving Together has a greater impact. We are beyond grateful to all those working so hard to serve those in need.

$7,500

NVRH - Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

1315 Hospital Dr. St. Johnsbury, VT - 802-748-8141

Providing clear, consistent advice and communication, as well as direct medical care if COVID-19 is suspected. NVRH, the local hospital in the area, is dedicated to improving the health of all people in the community, and to providing compassionate care. NVRH provides high quality healthcare services focused on community needs at the lowest cost consistent with excellent care.

Donate at: https://nvrh.org/

Or mail: NVRH Philanthropy Department PO Box 905 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

$5,000

NEKCA - Northeast Kingdom Community Action

115 Lincoln St. St. Johnsbury, VT - 802-748-6040

62 Cross St. Island Pond, VT - 802-723-5276

Serving grab and go breakfasts every day 8am - 9:30am. Open 8:30am - 4pm for food, fuel, utility, housing, and childcare assistance, plus navigation of other needs. NEKCA is committed to empowering those who seek assistance to improve the quality of their lives. They provide direct program activities, referrals, advocacy and education in a non-judgmental manner to the people of the communities in the Northeast Kingdom.

Donate at: http://nekcavt.org/

Or mail: NEKCA 70 Main Street PO Box 346 Newport, VT 05855

$2,500

H.O.P.E. - Helping Other People Everyday

136 Church St. Lyndonville, VT - 802-626-3228

By appointment only, HOPE is providing services for Emergency & Homeless Crisis, their Diaper Bank, and they are coordinating with area schools to continue getting meals to school-aged children through their Backpack Program. Contributions of non-perishable food, diapers, and monetary donations are needed.

Donate at: https://www.hopevermont.com/

Or mail: H.O.P.E. P.O. Box 403 Lyndon Center, VT 05850

$2,500

Faith in Action

101 Main St. Lyndonville, VT - 802-626-1212

Community members can call and arrange pick up or if needed, delivery, of food. Faith in Action’s mission is to eliminate hunger and offer socially enriching programs to the communities of the Northeast Kingdom by providing residents in need with programs that deliver food, promote social connections, increase self-sufficiency, and instill hope.

Donate at: https://www.faithinactionvt.org/

Or mail: Faith in Action PO Box 515 Lyndonville, VT 05851

$2,500

Burke Community Meal Site

Community Building - 212 School Street West Burke, VT - 802-467-3423

Homemade meal and food delivery Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Donations can be mailed: Burke Senior Meal Site 212 School St., West Burke, VT 05871

$2,500

Lyndon Area Senior Meal Program

The Darling Inn - 76 Depot St. Lyndonville VT - 802-626-8700

Meals on Wheels Monday thru Friday.

Donations can be mailed: Lyndon Senior Meal Program 76 Depot St. Lyndonville VT 05851

$2,500

Lyndon Area Food Shelf

51 Elm St. Lyndonville, VT - 802-626-5705 / 802-626-5586 / 802-626-9977

All community members in need are welcome every Wednesday 10am - 2pm. Come to the door, knock and someone will come out to assist you, handing off a pre-made meal bag, following social distancing guidelines. Both non-perishable food and monetary donations are appreciated.

Food donations can be dropped off before 1:00p on Wednesdays.

Donations can be mailed: Lyndon Area Food Shelf PO Box 609 Lyndonville VT 05851

Giving Together

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