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No cost Clothing, Showers and Hygiene Help in Vermont

Where to get a shower, do laundry and find free clothes in Vermont, including Burlington, Brattleboro, White River Junction, Bennington and Middlebury, from Vermont 211 listings and shelter websites.

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Hi friend. A hot shower and clean clothes can make a hard day a little easier. These places offer them for free. Call ahead when you can, because hours and supplies change.

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Where can I shower and do laundry in Burlington?

The COTS Daystation at 95 North Ave is open 9 am to 5 pm, 365 days a year. It offers showers, laundry, a hot lunch, phone access, and a place to send and receive mail. Call 802 864 7402.

Official page: cotsonline.org/emergency-shelter

Where can I shower and do laundry in Brattleboro?

The Groundworks Drop In Center at 54 South Main St offers showers, laundry, a mailing address, telephones, email, coffee and snacks, and the food shelf. Call 802 302 8300.

Official page: groundworksvt.org/programs/housingworks

Where can I get a shower or winter clothes in White River Junction?

Upper Valley Haven, at 713 Hartford Avenue, offers restrooms, showers and winter clothing to guests who are not staying in the shelter. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4 pm, and Friday, 8:30 am to 3 pm. Call 802 295 6500.

Official page: search.vermont211.org/search/23faa52f-b041-5f9a-9317-55a7d1e2a47f

Is there a free store near me?

In Bennington, the Helping Hands Free Store at 401 Main Street gives away used clothing, shoes, personal care items and household goods. It is open Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Call 802 379 3402. For other towns, dial 211.

Official page: search.vermont211.org/search/de80ba40-33e6-5b03-bcfe-d876dd3be573

Is there a place for young people?

The Spectrum Drop In Center at 177 Pearl Street in Burlington is for ages 14 to 24. It offers meals, phone and computer use, laundry, hygiene items, clothing and showers. It is open 7 days a week, 9 am to 6 pm, closed 1 pm to 3 pm. Call 802 864 7423, extension 312.

Official page: search.vermont211.org/search/89840b45-81bf-500c-8778-3a3c2b20e911

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Bunkly tip: COTS and Groundworks can also hold your mail. A steady mailing address helps a lot with benefits and job papers.

Who to call in Vermont

Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.

More help in Vermont

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