Fall 2009 Newsletter
2009 A Breakthrough Year for the Harpoon Point to Point
It has been eight years since the very first Harpoon Point to Point...
The Grasping Hand of Hunger
Hunger is reaching for all of us, every day. Being “hungry” is an everyday occurrence—just a skipped breakfast, or a late dinner. And many of us are fortunate to know that that next meal is just another hour away—we are able to grab a snack to get us through.
Special thanks to ALL our partners!
As is typically the case, the Vermont Foodbank has been busy canvassing the state spreading the word about the important work we do, and working to raise funds and awareness to support that work. Special events are a great way to achieve both of these goals, and we’re very thankful to have a number of generous business partners that make this possible.
Vermont Arts Council holds 2nd Annual On-Line Art Auction
Again this year, the Vermont Art Council is pooling the time, talents and energies of local artists to raise money for the Vermont Foodbank.
Inspiring the Philanthropist in us all
It wasn’t until recently that I started considering myself a philanthropist. I always thought the title of Philanthropist was reserved for the like of Warren Buffett, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Vermont’s own Michael Dunn.
Vermont Loses a Friend
Sadly, on October 4th David Blondo passed away after a courageous battle with myelofibrosis.
Vermont Foodbank Film
During the last 6 months, Hen House Media has been combing the state, collecting footage and interviews to capture, visually, the story of the Vermont Foodbank.
Recent Grants
See the list of recent funders of our work
Foodbank Partners Can Help the Census Bureau Count All Vermonters in 2010
The Vermont Foodbank is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to make sure all Vermonters are included when the entire population of the United States is counted next year.
