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Bennington Empty Bowls

Empty Bowls 2024 What is Empty Bowls? At Empty Bowls, members of the community come together to share a simple meal of soup and bread, donated by local restaurants and organizations, to bring awareness about food insecurity while raising funds to support the Kitchen Cupboard at GBCS. Please join us for this in-person event at […]

Volunteer Greeters

GBCS is looking for volunteers to help with greeting visitors, checking in kitchen cupboard shoppers, and directing calls to the appropriate staff. Reception experience is not necessary, but is appreciated. Sunny disposition and ability to work with people a must! If interested, please call us at (802) 447-3700, or email info@gbicsbennington.org!

Food Pantry Listing

We keep a list of local and regional food and meal distribution sites. Check out our list of food distribution and meal locations in Bennington County.

GBCS’ Programs

Helping families and individuals meet their basic needs for food, shelter, and healthcare.

GBCS' Programs

The Dr. G. Richard Dundas Free Clinic

Free primary medical care, referrals, and care coordination for uninsured adults
Thursdays 6-9 PM

Emergency Needs Fund

Emergency assistance for families and individuals experiencing crisis to help pay for shelter, utilities, and other basic needs

Kitchen Cupboard

Providing free food to families and individuals in need

Tuesdays 3:30 – 6:30PM
Thursdays 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturdays 10:00AM – 12:00PM

You First

Personalized support to pay for breast, cervical and heart screenings, diagnostic tests, and heart healthy lifestyle programs

About GBCS

GBCS Bennington (pronounced gee-bix) is a community-based, non-profit organization. We work with people who live in or near poverty in Bennington County, Vermont. Our mission is to advance the health of our neighbors by helping them meet their basic human needs including food, shelter and access to health care. That’s why our programs aim to improve the health and well-being of Bennington area residents.

Eight blue bins full of produce lined up on wire shelving

Tahini Free Hummus

Hummus, while delicious, can often be an intimidating recipe. What do you even do with all that leftover tahini?? But hummus can easily be made with just canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), lemons, and basic household seasonings! The key is aquafaba – the chickpea water already in the can! This recipe takes 5 minutes […]