Operation Happiness

Operation Happiness is a program of the United Way of Northwest VT. It provides a basket of food and gifts for the children in the family (16 and under) for nearly 1,000 needy families in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties for the Holidays (Christmastime).

Registration Dates, Times & Locations

(After the mentioned dates, it's while supplies last.)

Alburgh: call 802-796-4418, 9 am-12 noon, weekdays, Nov. 6th - Nov. 22nd. Please leave a slow, clear message.

Bakersfield: call 802-827-6673, 7 pm - 9 pm, Nov. 6th - Nov. 22. Please leave a message.

Berkshire: call 802-782-4628, 8 am - 8 pm, weekdays Nov. 2 - 17th. Please leave a message.

Enosburgh: call 802-827-0053, 9 am - 9 pm, weekdays, Nov. 6th - Nov 17th. Please leave a message.

Fairfax: call 802-849-6588, 8 am -5 pm, weekdays, Nov. 6th - Nov. 17th. Please leave a message.

Fairfield: call 802-827-6673, 7 pm - 9 pm, Nov. 6th - Nov. 22*d. Please leave a message.

Fletcher: call 802-849-6588, 8 am - 5 pm, weekdays, Nov. 64 - Nov. 17th. Please leave a message.

Franklin (Town): call 802-868-1601, 6 pm - 8 pm, weekdays Nov. 6th - Nov. 174. Please leave a message.

Georgia: may call the closest location to them.

Grand Isle: call 802-372-5595, 8 am - 8 pm, Nov. 1 - Dec. 1st. Please leave a message Highgate: call 802-868-1601, 6 pm - 8 pm, weekdays, Nov. 6th - Nov. 17th. Please leave a message.

Isle LaMotte: call 802-796-4418, 9 am - 12 noon, weekdays Nov. 6th - Nov.22nd. Please leave a slow, clear message.

Montgomery: call 802-827-0053, 9 am - 9 pm, Nov. 6th - Nov. 17th. Please leave a message.

North Hero: call 802-372-5595, from 8 am - 8 pm, from Nov. 1* - Dec. 1*. Please leave a message.

Richford: In-person Registration @ 53 Main St Notch) Oct 25 4-6 pm, Oct 26, 4-6pm, Oct 30, 5-7 pm.

Sheldon: call 802-868-1601, 6 pm - 8 pm, weekdays, Nov. 6th - Nov. 17th. Please leave a message.

South Hero: call 802-372-5595, 8 am - 8 pm, from Nov. 1st - Dec. 1st. Please leave a message.

Swanton: call 802-868-1601, 6 pm - 8 pm, weekdays, Nov. 6th - Nov. 17th. Please leave a message.

St. Albans: call 802-393-4442, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, weekdays Nov. 64 - Nov. 174. Please leave a message.

Specific dates and pickup locations will be announced during registration.

Toy Donations: Please drop off your toy, hat or mitten donations in the red Marine's "Toys for Kids" barrels.

Monetary Donations may be sent to:

Operation Happiness
c/o United Way of Northwest Vermont,
412 Farrell St, Suite 200,
South Burlington VT 05403

Please make checks payable to UWNWVT and write "Operation Happiness" in the memo line of the check. 

Thank you for your support!