Did you know:

1. In addition to the lunches available from Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock, you may call the Black River Valley Senior Center (802-228-7421) in Ludlow for those 60 and older to obtain midweek pick-up lunches.

2. The National Guard in conjunction with the VT Foodbank will set up and operate Points of Distribution (PODs) at several state airports including the one in North Clarendon on Friday, 4/24 and in Springfield on Monday, 4/27.  Between the hours of 9 AM & 6:00 PM you may pick up a seven day supply of Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) for each household member.  If you have further questions, please call the Vermont Foodbank at 1-800-585-2265.

3. Food is available on a limited basis at the Ludlow Baptist Church when Pastor Jerry Scheumann is there, often between 10 & 4, Monday through Friday.  Call ahead (802-228-7600) and please wear a face covering.

4. Currently, state lands (State Parks, Forests and Wildlife Management Areas) remain open and accessible to the public for outdoor recreation, although most facilities like restrooms are currently closed and not being sanitized. Please maintain appropriate distances during use.  Some roads and trails are gated this time of year and closed to all but foot traffic.  The Long Trail System on state lands is currently closed.