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CVDART expanding delivery of pet food to food shelves in the Northeast Kingdom

January 26, 2021

Central Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team (CVDART) Press Release

On January 28, 2021, the Central Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team will be delivering over one-thousand pounds of pet food to food shelves in the Northeast Kingdom.  Without a local DART team in the Northeast Kingdom there is an unmet need for additional pet food to supplement the pet food provided by the Vermont Food Bank.

8These are difficult times for many of us and Vermonters are pulling together to care for each other. CVDART – the Central Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team, as well as other VDART regional teams across the state havebeen making sure that our pets are not forgotten. Together with local food pantries and animal welfare organizations, CVDART has been distributing food for companion animals.

Pets are especially important for those who are housebound or otherwise isolated. In some cases, a cat or dog might be the only companion a person has. The idea of having to make a choice between abandoning a beloved companion or sharing limited food is appalling. Thus, organizations like CVDART are working hard to ensure that doesn’t happen.

Since March CVDART has distributed over $18,500 worth of pet food to families through local food pantries. 

If you are interested in beginning a DART team in the Northeast Kingdom, please contact, Lisa Lemieux, Vice Chair, Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team – 802-505-7677 / cvdart2017@gmail.com

Filed Under: COVID-19, In the News

Delivering Pet Food During COVID-19

May 9, 2020

Pet Food donated to shelters during COVID-19

Click on the video above to watch the interview by WCAX. 

Many of the VDART teams have been collecting money and pet food to donate to food pantries around the state.  Over $4000 of dog and cat food donated.

Here are some of the recipients:

  • Capstone Community Action
  • CERV
  • Connecting Hope
  • Duxbury Elf Shelf
  • Faith in Action
  • Hedding Methodist
  • Montpelier Food Pantry
  • UMC Middlesex
  • Waterbury Food Shelf
  • Waterbury Senior Meals
  • Williamstown Food Shelf
  • Vermont Food Bank (Brattleboro)

Many people donated cash enabling the teams to purchase food to donate to food pantries.  Thanks to the many donations as well on Giving Tuesday!

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Filed Under: COVID-19, In the News

COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Covid-19 Resources

Covid-19 Partners

The Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team stands ready to assist Vermonters and their animals in the face of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some additional resources on keeping your animals, yourselves, and your communities safe in the face of this crisis.

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Filed Under: COVID-19, In the News

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The Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team (VDART) was established in 2007 in order to strengthen and support the state’s capacity to respond to animal needs in the event of a disaster. We provide vital resources and advice to pet owners, animal-related businesses and non-profits, local communities, and state agencies in this area. Read More

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