The Family Room VT

09/28/2026

Our annual Food & Diaper Drive begins October 1! ❤️

Help us fill The Family Room’s shelves with familiar, nourishing foods, diapers, and wipes for families. Three easy ways to help—take a look!

09/21/2026

The Family Room is seeking a Development & Communications Director who loves connecting people to purpose, building genuine relationships, and telling stories that inspire engagement. This Leadership Team member will lead fundraising and communications, including donor stewardship, grants, campaigns, events, newsletters, our Impact Report, website, and social media—while honoring the dignity, privacy, and voices of families.

Learn more at thefamilyroomvt.org/now-hiring.

08/27/2026

The Family Room is seeking donations of new or gently used summer + fall clothing, children's sizes Newborn to 12 plus adult. Drop off by appointment at The Family Room. Contact Robin at 802-862-2121, [email protected]

06/18/2026

Family Play is outside at the garden today, June 18. Dress for rain and wind. We will keep an eye on the weather and may end early at 11. We hope to see you there! 💜

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

Because of this incredible community, the first annual Give–Eat–Love: A Family Room Fundraiser for Love & Connection raised $35,000 to support our mission!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped launch this new tradition -- event sponsors, auction donors, planning team, restaurants and home cooks, volunteers and, of course, our 145 guests!

Event photos at www.thefamilyroomvt.org/give-eat-love

05/14/2026

Family play program will be held indoors on Thursday, May 14, due to rain.

Also, heads up that there will be some work being done at our front door, so please follow the signs. 

05/02/2026

🍎 Today is School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎

We’re celebrating Claire Contreras, our incredible Food Program Coordinator 💚 From organic farming to food access, Claire brings care, creativity, and culturally relevant meals to our programs, preschool, and pantry—making sure families feel nourished and welcomed every day.

Thank you, Claire, for all you do! 👏

05/01/2026

Give–Eat–Love is almost here—and seats are nearly gone! 💚

There are just 20 seats left, and we’ve added new auction items this week. Join us May 7 for a joyful evening of food, community, and connection.

🎟️ Get your ticket + register to bid:
thefamilyroomvt.org/give-eat-love

(Highest bidders must be present to win.)

04/23/2026

Happy Thankful Thursday 💙

We’re sending heartfelt thanks to North Country Federal Credit Union for bringing holiday magic to Family Room families!

Through their generous donation of 10 tickets to the Polar Express Train Ride this past winter, families experienced a joyful, memory-making adventure together—full of wonder, connection, and celebration.

We’re so grateful for partners who help create moments of joy that last far beyond the season.