People's Health & Wellness Clinic

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re reflecting on the countless moments of compassion that keep the People’s Health and Wellness Clinic running—moments made possible because of supporters like you.

Every week, our volunteer clinicians, nurses, case managers, and community partners open the doors to neighbors who have nowhere else to turn for medical and dental care. This year, the need in Central Vermont has grown: more patients seeking primary care, more people struggling to afford prescriptions, and more Vermonters living without insurance or access to consistent, safe healthcare.

Your gift today directly supports free, high-quality care for those who need it most.

Whether it’s providing chronic disease management, filling an urgent dental gap, helping a patient navigate housing or food insecurity, or simply offering a safe, trusted space to be heard—your support fuels every step of this work.

This Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll consider making a donation to help us continue providing care with dignity, compassion, and respect.

A gift of any amount makes an immediate, local impact.

Thank you for standing with us, for believing in this mission, and for ensuring that every person—regardless of income, insurance status, or circumstance—has access to the care they deserve.

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving meals served locally:

Nov 24: Community Table
The Community Table, operated out of Trinity Church on Main Street, Montpelier will serve a traditional turkey dinner donated by National Life.

Nov 26: Preston’s Auto
Brian Preston and the Preston Auto Team will have 100 Thanksgiving meals for those who need them. Meals will be available for pickup on Wed. Nov. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Preston’s Auto is located at 51 Gallison Hill Road in Montpelier.

Nov 27: Another Way
Another Way at 125 Barre Street will be serving a free Thanksgiving meal provided by the National Life Group on Thanksgiving Day; call ahead as supplies are limited. 802-229-0920.

Nov 27: Community Table
The Community Table, operated out of Trinity Church on Main Street, Montpelier will be serving lunch on Thanksgiving day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Soups, chowder and chili with dinner rolls and dessert.

Nov 27: Enough Ministries
Enough Ministries at 24 Washington Street in Barre will be serving a free Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day at 11:30 a.m.

Nov 27: Montpelier Senior Activity Center
Thanksgiving turkey dinners for Meals on Wheels recipients and MSAC Members FEAST will deliver Thanksgiving turkey dinners and vegetarian Thanksgiving dinners, courtesy of National Life. The deadline of Nov. 14 has passed for requesting a meal.

Dec 20: Waterbury Common Market
Waterbury Common Market will be distributing holiday bags on Dec. 20.

11/24/2025

Free Holiday Meals in central Vermont:
Nov 24: Community Table
Nov 26: Preston’s Auto
Nov 27: Another Way
Nov 27: Community Table
Nov 27: Enough Ministries
Nov 27: Montpelier Senior Activity Center
Dec 20: Waterbury Common Market

Follow link below to learn more, details on each location. 👇

11/19/2025

Our 2025 Holiday Appeal is officially underway!

As winter settles in, more of our neighbors are turning to the People’s Health & Wellness Clinic for free, compassionate care. Your support keeps the lights on, the doors open, and the exam rooms ready for anyone who needs us.

💛 If you believe every Vermonter deserves access to healthcare, now is the moment to act. Your gift brings real care to real people every single day.

👉 Donate here online: https://buy.stripe.com/4gw5nx65vgg77rafYY

Or send us a check made out to the People's Health & Wellness Clinic at PO Box 544, Barre, VT 05641.

Thank you for standing with us, lifting up our community, and helping ensure no one goes without care this season.

11/13/2025

We are seeing an increase in pertussis (often called ‘whooping cough’) in Washington, Caledonia, and Lamoille counties.

Whooping cough is a very contagious respiratory disease caused by a bacteria. It’s known to cause uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe.

Whooping cough can affect people of all ages, but it can be very serious or even deadly for babies less than a year old. People with moderate/severe asthma or who have weakened immune systems are also at high risk of serious illness.

The Vermont Department of Health recommends that people in Washington, Caledonia, and Lamoille counties take extra steps to protect themselves and their community:

- Check that you and your family are up to date on whooping cough vaccine (Tdap or DTap).

- Look out for symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned.

- People at higher risk of serious illness, including babies under one year old and pregnant people, should be especially cautious if they have symptoms.

It’s OK to have questions about vaccines. Asking questions helps you make the best choices for yourself and your family. Your doctor or pharmacist can provider answers and help you decide which vaccines are right for you.

Learn more at www.HealthVermont.gov/whoopingcough

11/05/2025

Are you over 60 and lower income and need vet services for your pet?
Mark your calendar for December 9th for FREE vet service in East Montpelier!
Big thanks to The Mitzvah Fund, Inc who makes these events happen! 🐾🐾

Please spread the word!

11/05/2025

November 7th is when to expect the first half of 3Squares benefits.

While the federal government shutdown continues, we wanted to provide an update on your SNAP benefits for November. As previously announced, the first half of 3SquaresVT benefits will be issued by Friday, November 7 through state funds, for all 3SquaresVT households.

The best place for you to continue to get up to date information about the shutdown and your SNAP benefits is https://www.hungerfreevt.org/2025-government-shutdown

Please share this post to help us spread the word and keep our neighbors informed.

10/31/2025

Please reach out if you know language learners that need help understanding the nuances of 3SquaresVT. We’re happy to have people come to the clinic to watch the videos if needed.

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

10/31/2025

The most recent update from The Vermont Foodbank and Hunger Free Vermont. We are thankful for the work they do to keep Vermonters fed!

10/30/2025

Our brand-new donation box in the waiting room was broken into again — the second time in two months. Whoever did this pried open the door and broke the locking latch inside. We’re not sure how much money was taken.

We understand that whoever did this is likely hurting and in pain, but it’s still deeply disappointing. The People’s Health & Wellness Clinic is a small nonprofit providing free healthcare to our neighbors, and our funding is under threat of being cut. Every dollar in that box goes directly toward helping people in our community get the care they need.

If you’re able, please consider making a donation online or in person. Your support truly keeps our doors open. 💙

👉 https://www.phwcvt.org/donate-get-involved