Guilford Cares Weekly Food Pantry welcomes anyone in need of supplemental food for themselves or their families.  Our pantry, with the help of state agencies, local businesses, and individual donations, provides a wide variety of fresh, frozen, canned and packaged food items. Guilford Cares also makes extra food available to students at the Guilford Central School. Guilford Cares started with a health-based mission. The founders of the organization wanted to make sure that their neighbors did not “fall through the cracks” in our healthcare system. It did not take long to recognize that our community had other needs, perhaps as crucial. “Food Insecurity” constitutes a constant challenge across Vermont and at our doorstep as well. Pat Haine leading a dedicated squad of enthusiastic volunteers, operates The Guilford Cares Food Pantry. They feed a significant number of families who experience difficulties putting enough food on the table despite working multiple jobs. The citizens of our community generously donate to allow Guilford Cares to help out. The State of Vermont provides support.