Poultney
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Local offices in Poultney
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village of Poultney Office
177 Main St., Poultney, VT 05764
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the Village Office for help with village water and sewer service and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on poultneyvt.gov
Local office · Regional office
Vermont 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local and state services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vermont211.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Young at Heart Senior Center
206 Furnace St., Poultney, VT 05764
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can join meals, social activities, and health and wellness programs.
- Meals on WheelsContact the center to ask about home delivered meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on poultneyyahsc.com
Library · City office
Poultney Public Library
205 Main St., Suite 1, Poultney, VT 05764
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card to borrow books and other items, use public computers, and attend programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on poultneypubliclibrary.com
Local office · City office
Poultney Town Office
9 Main St., Poultney, VT 05764
Help here
- Town clerk and recordsVisit or call the Town Clerk for town records and clerk services.
- Property tax helpContact the town bookkeeper with questions about town taxes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on poultneyvt.gov
Town of Poultney, Vermont website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Poultney
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Vermont Foodbank
33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services Vermont
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
BROC, Community Action in Southwestern Vermont
Serves Rutland and Bennington Counties except Pittsfield Town
45 Union Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Listed on humanservices.vermont.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rutland County
Poultney is in Rutland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, Rutland District
320 Asa Bloomer Building, 88 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Benefits and basic needs supportApply for programs that help with food, fuel, and family support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dcf.vermont.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Rutland Housing Authority
5 Tremont Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable housing or a Section 8 housing voucher through the housing authority.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rhavt.org
Public health · State office
Rutland Local Health Office
88 Merchants Row, Suite 300, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with local health programs, immunizations, and emergency preparedness.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthvermont.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Civil Division
83 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Civil court information and formsFind court information and forms for civil cases, including small claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vermontjudiciary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging
143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- Information and support for older adultsGet help finding services and planning support for older adults and caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on svcoa.org
Local office · County office
Rutland County Sheriff's Office
88 Grove Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Help here
- County law enforcement and civil processThe Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in parts of the county and serves civil papers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rutlandsheriff.net
Vermont programs by kind of help
These are run by Vermont and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Vermont 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988