H.O.P.E. Annual Statistics
H.O.P.E. in Lyndonville, Vermont serviced 35 towns and local agencies throughout
the Northeast Kingdom last year and continues to do so since being founded in 2005 by Jodi Wheeler.
Communities served included: Barnet, Barton, Burke, Concord, Danville, Derby, East Haven, Gilman, Glover, Greensboro, Groton, Hardwick, Island Pond, Kirby, Lunenburg, Lyndonville, Newark, Peacham, Sheffield, St. Johnsbury, Sutton, Walden, Waterford, and Wheelock.
Since the beginning of 2025, the following services were provided assistance to:
1,283
people
from
539
households
during
1,950
separate visits to our H.O.P.E. services counter
H.O.P.E. provides a wide variety of service programs, with our focus on those most basic needs that all people require for their very survival. This is a snapshot of what H.O.P.E. has been able to provide our neighbors in need this year.
Backpack Program
(2025-2026 school year)
As of 11/1/25
Number of Backpacks Given:
1,099
Total Value: $54,900
# of children helped: 158
Clothing Vouchers
Number of Vouchers: 349
Total Value:
$4,528.00
# of children helped: 240
Adult Vouchers
Number of Vouchers: 262
Total Value:
$2,554.90
# of adults helped: 189
Homeless/Crisis Services
Individuals Helped: 318
Total Value:
$21,789.80
Emergency Food Pantry
Individuals Helped: 498
Total Value: $40,855.00
Personal Hygiene & Cleaning Supplies
Individuals Helped: 114
Total Value: $2,514.00
Household Started Packages
Number of People Helped: 78
Total Value:
$2,273.50
Summer Produce Program
Number of People Helped: 377
Total Value: $3,020.50
Free Books and Stuffed Animals
Number Distributed: 105
Total Value:
$52.50
Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
Meals Delivered : 51
Total People Fed: 127
Total Value: $4,900.00
Christmas Food, Gift Boxes and Elderly Stockings
(in collaboration with Kingdom East School District and Toys for Tots)
Number of Boxes and Individuals Assisted: 1,508
Total Value: $119,590.00
Winter Wear Coat and Accessories Giveaway
Total Coats Given Away:
135
Total Accessories Given Away:
50
