Hear the Story of Wood4Good’s Beginning
Wood4Good wants to serve the entire state someday, help us with that goal!
Wood4Good builds community by uniting people from all walks of life around a shared goal: ensuring no Vermonter goes cold in the winter. We’re planning to expand to a new wood yard to extend our reach across Vermont. This year, our goal is to grow by 20% in total cords distributed and begin serving families in the previously unserved areas in Windsor and Caledonia Counties. Donate now>>
Wood4Good is a New England’s largest Woodbank providing free firewood to Vermonter families in need. We’re committed to warming our communities—one cord at a time. The need is great, and demand often exceeds what we can supply.
Check out the recent press from the VT Digger!
And from the Seven Days Paper!
How did Wood4Good get its start?
In 2019, Eric Axelrod and his two young sons, Devin and Logan, discovered they had more firewood than they needed and decided to give it to members of their community who needed it. The goal was to teach the boys the value of purpose in a man’s life, and help them understand what it means to give back to their community. After making a delivery to a particularly grateful neighbor, Devin told his father, I want to do Wood4Good every day. Nowadays, you might find them out at the lot, or at a farmers market in the area, spreading the word of the cause.
Since its founding, Wood4Good has grown from a small, grassroots effort into a community-driven organization that has helped more than 800 Vermont families stay warm. In the winter of 2025 alone, we served over 190 families, delivering more than 250 cords of firewood to individuals and households facing real hardship.
The Wood4Good board and leadership team are deeply committed to building community, giving back, and the shared sense of purpose that comes from helping others. We believe in the power of people coming together to make a meaningful difference, and we invite you to join us in bringing a little more warmth to Vermont. Help us expand our reach—volunteer your time, or make a donation to ensure no Vermonter is left in the cold.
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