Starting July 9, 2023 slow-moving storms dumped approximately two months’ worth of rain across the northeastern US. Excessive rainfall caused devastating flooding in Vermont, where floodwaters trapped locals in their homes, washed out roads, and cut off mountain communities.
WCK's Relief Team first reached impacted areas as soon as it was safe to do so with sandwiches and water and immediately began assessing the needs of communities and rescue crews. Our teams—alongside local restaurants and food trucks—worked quickly throughout the state to get fresh meals to people forced to evacuate and otherwise unable to cook for themselves.
WCK served nourishing plates of food across 10 cities in Lamoille, Washington, and Windsor counties. Our team partnered with 20 local suppliers and established four public distribution sites to reach the hardest hit communities—including low income and unhoused populations.