In partnership with our community, Springfield Family Center has connected families to charitable food resources since 1971.
In partnership with our community, Springfield Family Center has connected families to charitable food resources since 1971.
After an incredible journey with the Springfield Family Center, I will be transitioning from my role as Executive Director at the start of July and beginning an exciting new chapter as Executive Director of Senior Solutions, a valued community partner dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Vermonters.
Serving as Executive Director of the Springfield Family Center has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside an extraordinary Board of Directors, dedicated staff, passionate volunteers, generous donors, community partners, and caring neighbors. Together, we have strengthened programs, expanded services, and helped ensure that individuals and families throughout our region have access to the support they need.
Reflecting on my time at the Family Center, I am reminded that this organization is so much more than a building or a collection of programs, it is a community of people who genuinely care about one another.
"Every meal served, every family supported, every child fed, and every act of kindness shared has been possible because of the incredible generosity and dedication of this community. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this work."
While I am excited for this next chapter and the opportunity to continue serving our community in a new capacity, the Springfield Family Center will always hold a special place in my heart. The people, relationships, and shared commitment to helping others have shaped me both personally and professionally, and I will carry those experiences with me always.
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me and the Springfield Family Center throughout my tenure. Your trust, partnership, generosity, and commitment have made it possible to accomplish so much together. Every success we have celebrated belongs to this community.
As the organization moves forward, I want the community to know that the only change is my departure. The heart of the Springfield Family Center remains unchanged. The dedicated staff, board members, passionate volunteers, generous supporters, and valued community partners who make this work possible continue to be here, serving our neighbors with the same compassion, commitment, and determination that have always defined this organization. The Family Center is stronger than any one individual, and I have complete confidence in the team's ability to continue meeting the needs of our community and building upon the foundation we have created together.
I leave with tremendous pride in all we have accomplished together and complete confidence in the future of the organization. The Springfield Family Center is well-positioned for continued success, and I know the mission will not only endure but continue to grow and thrive.
To the community I love so dearly: thank you. Thank you for believing in the mission, for showing up for your neighbors, and for making the Springfield Family Center a place where hope, compassion, and dignity flourish each and every day.
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this community.
While I may be stepping into a new role, a part of my heart will always remain with the Springfield Family Center. I will never stop believing in this organization and the vital work it does every day, and I look forward to remaining a supporter, advocate, and friend for years to come.
With heartfelt respect and gratitude,
Trish Paradis
Springfield Family Center named 2025 Organization of the Year!
We are honored to receive the Organization of the Year Award at the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
This recognition belongs to our entire community. For nearly six decades, SFC has worked alongside individuals and families with compassion, hope, and support.
We sincerely thank our donors, volunteers, community partners, and neighbors for making this work possible. Together
We are looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA member to serve
Springfield Family Center is looking for an AmeriCorps VISTA member to join our team!
Help fight food insecurity while building valuable professional skills in:
• Grant writing
• Community partnerships
• Program development
• Volunteer coordination
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while gaining hands-on nonprofit experience.
Join us in strengthening food access
Springfield Family Center Services
Drop by for a Free Meal and Snacks
Access our Food Shelf Bi-Weekly
View our Simple, Affordable, and Delicious Recipe Collection
Resources for Accessing Other Local Social Service Organizations
Helping our Food Insecure Neighbors
Springfield Family Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves our food insecure neighbors in the greater Springfield area. Many in our community struggle with knowing where their next meal will come from:
Springfield Family Center’s Ongoing Response to food Insecurity in our Community:
In the last fiscal year, SFC rose to meet the growing need:
- School Pantry: 1,483 lbs of food distributed to 141 student households.
- Recipe Kits: Distributed to 114 families
- Prepared Meals: 25,523 meals made and distributed
- Bread Distribution: 14,912 loaves shared
- Fresh Produce Access: 5,060 individuals served
- Holiday Meal Boxes: 56 boxes, feeding 275 individuals
Food Shelf: 61,936 lbs of food distributed through 1,065 visits, serving 2,155 people cumulatively Including:
- 87 veterans
- 505 seniors
- 444 children
- 693 individuals living with a disability
Community Meals Prepared: As mentioned, a total of 25,523 meals were made and distributed. Of these:
· 695 meals were provided to veterans
· 5,411 meals served seniors
· 1,836 meals went to children
· 5,671 meals supported individuals with disabilities
Emergency Meal Program:
279 meals distributed after hours via the Town Library. We also supply shelf stable food to the Springfield Town Police Station, Community Health Team, and Local Resource Center for after-hour needs.
YOU CAN HELP BY BUYING A MEAL FOR A NEIGHBOR
For $10 you can “buy” an entire prepared meal for one person or enough ingredients from our food shelf to provide an entire meal for a household consisting of 2-3 people.
Springfield Family Center Thanks You for Your Support!
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