Waterbury to Host Election Day Food Drive
Volunteers will collect food donations at Brookside Primary School to support the Waterbury Common Market.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Philanthropy
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On November 3, 2026, volunteers will host a food drive at Brookside Primary School to help bolster supplies at the Waterbury Common Market. The collection will run throughout the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as voters head to the polls.
Why it matters
The drive aims to address current supply shortages at the nonprofit market, which faces increased demand as the holiday and winter seasons approach. Residents of Waterbury, Duxbury, Bolton, Middlesex, Moretown, and Stowe rely on the market for food security.
The food drive will operate at Brookside Primary School from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 3, 2026. The Waterbury Common Market, which maintains operations at 57 S. Main Street, also hosts permanent donation bins at Waterbury Village Market and Shaw's.
The players
Waterbury Common Market
A nonprofit resource located at 57 S. Main Street that provides food assistance to residents in Waterbury, Duxbury, Bolton, Middlesex, Moretown, and Stowe.
Brookside Primary School
The local educational facility serving as the designated collection site for the Election Day food drive.
The details
Volunteers will staff the school site to accept canned goods and non-perishable items, while monetary donations will be used to procure additional supplies through the Vermont Food Bank. The Waterbury Common Market serves as a essential nonprofit resource for residents across six regional towns.
Timeline
The food drive takes place on November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Market Landscape
This food drive aligns with the broader industry trajectory of nonprofits addressing supply volatility through community-based collection events. It capitalizes on the recurring retail trend where charitable resource demand surges during the winter months.
Residents can support the local market by donating canned goods, non-perishable food, or money at the polling site during the drive. These contributions help stabilize market inventories as demand increases for the upcoming winter season.
The takeaway
Organizers are encouraging community members to consider both food and monetary donations to help the market restock its shelves. Ensuring the market has a consistent supply helps prevent gaps in service for neighbors in surrounding towns during the colder months.
What happens next
The food drive will occur on Election Day, November 3, 2026, at Brookside Primary School.
Further reading
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