COTS Tree Sale
A Holiday Tradition Supporting COTS Since 1998
City Market's annual COTS Tree Sale is a joyful way to contribute to our community! Every December since 1998, we've sourced fresh trees from local farms and sold them to raise funds for COTS. The COTS Tree Sale is a fantastic opportunity for our staff, Members, and our community to come together and make a real difference for people in our community who are experiencing homelessness.
2026 Tree Sale
Our 29th Annual COTS Tree Sale will kick off on December 2nd at the Downtown store and December 4th at the South End! We sell balsam firs from Moffatt's Tree Farm in Craftsbury, Vermont, for $60 per tree with all proceeds going to COTS and their mission to end homelessness.
Volunteer Opportunities
Earn Member Worker hours by volunteering at our COTS Tree Sale! It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with our Co-op community and support the COTS mission. All Member Workers must complete a Member worker orientation and be at least 16 years old.
Volunteer shifts are all outdoors, assisting customers with tree selection, tree trimming, and tying trees to cars, so dress for the weather! Volunteers must be willing and able to use handsaws, carry trees to cars, and assist with tying them down.
About COTS
COTS is the largest provider of services for people who are homeless or marginally housed in Vermont. In 2024, COTS helped 1,366 people including 317 children. Their services range from overnight shelter space to daytime drop-in meals, showers and laundry to support in navigating housing programs to helping people avoid homelessness. We're proud to partner with COTS in their work to support our community!