Emergency Food Drop for Sutton School Families
December 15, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Judy Stermer
Vermont Foodbank
Director of Communication and Public Affairs
802-477-4108
JStermer@VTFoodbank.org
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
Due to the recent mold closing of Sutton School, the Vermont Foodbank is making an emergency food delivery for families in need today. Food boxes will be delivered to Wheeler’s Sports in Lyndonville and distributed by HOPE of Lyndon. Families may pick up boxes between 4 and 6 PM.
More than 70% of children who attend Sutton School receive a free or reduced lunch. Without these meals, families will have to provide an additional 10 meals a week. This comes at time when families are already struggling with increased food and fuel prices.
If your child is affected by this closing and you are in need of an emergency food box, please contact Jodi or Cindy of HOPE, (802)-626-3228
WHO: Families affected by Sutton Village School closing
WHEN: Today, Monday, December 15, 2008. 4-6 PM.
WHERE: Wheeler’s Sports Store
246 Church Street
Lyndonville, VT
CONTACT: Jodi or Cindy of HOPE – (802)-626-3228
### About the Vermont FoodbankVermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization, serving communities in all 14 counties of Vermont through a network of 270 food pantries, soup kitchen, shelters, senior centers and after-school programs. Last year, the Vermont Foodbank distributed nearly 6.5 million pounds of food to the more than 66,000 needy Vermonters who request charitable food assistance. The Vermont Foodbank is a nationally recognized as one of the most effective and efficient nonprofits and food banks in the nation. For facts and figures on hunger and poverty, to sign-up to receive our newsletter, to find a food shelf in your community, and to learn about the Federal Nutrition Programs, visit us on the web at www.vtfoodbank.org
