Supporting The Community That Supports Us
March 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
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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7/11/26 Community Chat
Canadian Community Month Offers Below Kingdom Trails Kingdom Trails is a world-renowned, community-supported trail network at the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, built through long-standing landowner partnerships and careful stewardship. It remains the central hub of the region’s mountain biking community. As part of Canadian Community Month, Canadian visitors are welcomed with special membership access and benefits designed to make visiting more accessible. Offers: Canadian dollars accepted at par for annual and day memberships purchased in-person at the Kingdom Trails Welcome Center New and current Canadian annual members will receive a complimentary guest day membership to share with a friend or family member, redeemable anytime during the 2026 riding season. Canadians who purchased day memberships earlier this season may upgrade to annual memberships at par, with the amount already paid in USD credited toward the upgrade Please note that the at-par rates will be applied at checkout in USD as a discount according to the current daily exchange rate; the KT Welcome Center is unable to accept Canadian currency at this time.
From the Executive Director: Hi Everyone! Well, July has certainly brought the heat, but luckily here at KT there are plenty of shady trails to choose from. Speaking of trails...we are opening a new one this weekend: "Cheddar Slice" connects the bottom of Butter Tubs to the bottom of the Dashney Loop, creating a roughly 4-mile family-friendly loop and adding another way to connect the Moose Alley and Dashney zones. Connectivity has been a big focus this year, and there is more to come later this season. Thank you to all our generous Landowners, members and supporters. Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Fourth of July!! -Georgia Celebrate the Fourth with Us! As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we invite you to celebrate with us throughout the month of July. If you're riding on Saturday, July 4, be sure to stop by our newly refreshed Welcome Center! We'll be serving complimentary cookies and lemonade throughout the day—a small way of celebrating the holiday and welcoming riders, families, and visitors to Kingdom Trails. Later in the month, join us at Lyndonville's Stars & Stripes Celebration on Saturday, July 18. The celebration begins with the 10:00 a.m. parade, followed by the festival, where you'll find the Kingdom Trails tent. Stop by to say hello, learn about our newest initiatives and chat with our staff about everything happening at Kingdom Trails this summer. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and features food trucks, vendors, children's activities, live music, a Rotary BBQ, axe throwing, and more—making it a fun day for the whole family. We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us! CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter.
