If you are a Mad River Valley individual or family in need (or if you know of an individual or family in need), please contact (or ask them to contact) one of the resources below by Wednesday, November 18, to request a Thanksgiving Basket. All we need is a name, address, and the number of people in the household (so we can provide enough food). This is completely free to recipients and their families.
· On-line Google form: https://bit.ly/getMRVturkey
· Schools in Waitsfield, Warren, Moretown and Fayston – see the school nurse
· Mad River Valley Community Pantry in Waitsfield: sign up form
· Local churches: speak to the pastor
· MRV Community Fund: email jill@mrvcommunityfund.org
·QR Code for form:
Each basket contains all the ingredients needed for a Thanksgiving meal: turkey, stuffing, veggies, fruit, gravy, cranberry sauce, bread and pie. Recipients can pick up their Turkey Baskets on Tuesday, November 24 at the Waitsfield United Church, or the basket can be delivered to a house/apartment in Waitsfield, Warren, Moretown, or Fayston (deliveries cannot be made outside those towns).Deadline to request a Thanksgiving Basket is Wednesday, November 18.
In 2025, we collectively helped 122 families and over 550 people. Just let us know!
Who We Are and What We Do
An Overview.
The Mad River Valley Interfaith Council (MRVIC) is a volunteer organization made up of representatives of various local faith groups as well as members at large. The purpose of the MRVIC is to enhance the quality of life for Mad River Valley residents in need by providing: food, financial help to meet emergency expenses, support programs, and other charitable activities. (The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.)
Our Causes
Food Security
With the generous contributions of our community members and visitors, MRVIC meets the growing needs of our community. We are able to keep up with the increased number of neighbors who visit the food pantry each month as well as the dramatic jump in food prices.
Emergency Assistance
The MRVIC provides financial assistance in a variety of ways within the Mad River Valley. Through the emergency assistance program, the group has helped with funding for transportation, utilities, housing, and other needs. Additionally, MRVIC is a funding partner of Free Wheelin’, which provides rides to medical appointments, shopping and much more.
Holiday Celebrations.
This past November, MRVIC provided Thanksgiving food for over 100 families, representing more than 500 people. On a similar note, through the Joys of the Season program, we provided vouchers to families for holiday shopping at local stores, which benefited over 100 children.
Community Support
In response to the loss of socialization during COVID, and to help both parents and children, MRVIC launched the Summer FUNd program in collaboration with the MRV Community Fund, this year helping dozens of local children enjoy a summer camp experience.
