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Neighbor to Neighbor

Supporting Residents in Times of Need

A task force to help neighbors in need.

Contact:

craftsburyneighbors@gmail.com

call 802-586-0339 to leave a voicemail and someone will call you back within 24hrs

Neighbor to Neighbor Members

Kris Coville

Neighbor to Neighbor Co-Chair

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Email: mama.kris.coville@gmail.com

Penelope Doherty

Neighbor to Neighbor Co-Chair

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Deborah McKinley

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Jamie Milholland

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Jen Cornelius

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Kim Larose

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Kit Basom

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Maddox Wilson

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Nathalie Jonas

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Paige Hartsell

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Tim Fritz

Neighbor to Neighbor Member

Appointed
Term Limit: 3 years

Email: timfritz@yahoo.com
Phone: (802) 586-2887

Meeting Archives

Meeting Archives

Meeting Archives

Meeting Archives

Meeting Archives

Meeting Archives

Meeting Archives

Meeting Times

1st Thursday of the month at 7PM

Priorities

Getting information out to all Craftsbury residents regarding COVID 19
Supporting the vulnerable by checking-in and delivering food and supplies
Providing information about available resources
Identifying gaps in services and findings ways to address them
Making food available to anyone who needs it
Providing emotional support for all

The History

The Craftsbury Neighbor to Neighbor Initiative (CN2N) was formed in early March of 2020 by a group of citizens concerned about the wellbeing of the town during the pandemic. In mid March CN2N was approved by the Select Board as an official town task force with the mission of aiding and supporting the community during times of distress.

Craftsbury N2N includes town, school, church, health and fire department officials, farms, businesses, nonprofits and many others. All are welcome to get involved. Contact Kris Coville if you would like to be added to the Craftsbury N2N meeting invite list.

Activities Supported by Craftsbury N2N

Organizing volunteers to provide support services

Visit the town website to learn more and sign up to volunteer.

Staffing and managing the Craftsbury/Albany weekly pop-up food pantry

This began in collaboration with The Craftsbury/Albany Food for Neighbors group. The food distribution began in the spring with volunteer labor, donated food and cash donations from the Albany/Craftsbury Food Fund. Nearly 90 families are provided an array of veggies, dairy products, dry and canned goods and meat each Thursday from noon till 3:00 PM at the Church on the Common. In the fall the decision was made for both Craftsbury and Albany efforts to become affiliated with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry as satellite sites and ultimately a part of the Vermont Food Bank system. This partnership brings much needed resources including a paid manager, while allowing the Craftsbury pantry to retain its unique characteristics including providing as much locally produced food as possible. The pop-up pantry has been graciously hosted by the Church on the Common, but is in search of a permanent location. Please contact Kris Coville if you have a space to share for this important effort.

A Community Effort

It’s driven by volunteers combined with generous donations from area businesses, non-profits and individuals, including but not limited to: both Craftsbury stores, the Rousell family Tailor Shop, Petes Greens, Thompson’s Farm Stand, Sterling College, the Church on the Common, the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, the Craftsbury Outdoor Center and the numerous Craftsbury/Albany Food Fund donors and other individual donors to N2N. Grants have been received from the New England GrassRoots Environmental Fund, the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Church Mutual Cares Foundation, and the state of Vermont Everyone Eats Program.

Craftsbury Neighbor to Neighbor
Mutual Aide Form

The Craftsbury Neighbor to Neighbor Mutual Aide form is in place to support residents in finding help and resources during challenging times and to enlist community volunteers. If you need assistance or can offer some, this form is for you.

Neighbor to Neighbor Assistance Form

Neighbor to Neighbor Mutual Aid Volunteer Form

Neighbor to Neighbor Slideshow

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