Welcome back, Advocates! Wishing you all a very happy New Year and a happy start to the 2026 Vermont legislative session! This is the second year of the legislative biennium. We have been working throughout the summer and fall to keep legislators updated on the impacts of federal changes and to insist that our leaders prioritize the basic needs of all Vermonters.

As a retired pastry chef, Cindy spends a lot of time trying new recipes, creating edible masterpieces, and baking for just about anyone she encounters. Cindy also volunteers her talents to teach baking classes at Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction, where she has found a community she values, and that values her in return.

Welcome back! I’m happy to announce that our fall edition of Kernels is now available. Since the last issue of Kernels, your Foodank has been leveraging all the food and funds we steward on your behalf.