Burlington Odd Fellows' Association, Inc

At A Glance

Location: 

Burlington, Vermont

Primary Issue Area:

  • Food
  • Living Economies

Active since:

1974

Our Purpose

We're a local lodge of the global organization "Independent Order of Odd Fellows". As an Odd Fellow, the command of IOOF is to “visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan" and we aspire to:
  • To improve and elevate the character of mankind by promoting the principles of friendship, love, truth, faith, hope, charity and universal justice.
  • To help make the world a better place to live in, by aiding each other, the community, the less fortunate, the youth, the elderly, and the environment in every way possible.
  • To promote good will and harmony amongst peoples and nations through the principle of universal fraternity, holding the belief that all men and women regardless of race, nationality, religion, social status, gender, rank and station are brothers and sisters.
Specifically, our local group currently runs the New North End Food Pantry for those in the community who needs a little help with food, personal supplies, clothes, and diapers. We hope to expand our services to the community by providing space for local non-profits and hosting community events.