With her family trying to get by on one income, Crystal wasn’t sure her young daughter would get to experience a Thanksgiving meal. Thanks to friends like you, they’ll be able to celebrate around a full and festive table.
Thanksgiving has been feeling bittersweet for Crystal and her daughter Eva.
Little Eva has a mouthful of new teeth, but Crystal has been worried that there might not be a holiday meal for her to try them on. Crystal shares that she lost her job waitressing, and while her husband is still working, his salary is just enough to pay the family’s bills every month. There isn’t much left for food.
“Our budget is really tight every month,” says Crystal.
With the holidays coming up, she knew she needed a little extra help. So Crystal visited a food distribution and was able to bring home the food she needed to make sure her family would have a festive holiday meal this year.
“We probably wouldn’t be doing Thanksgiving if it weren’t for this,” Crystal explains. “This means we get to have a nice meal as a family, which we wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise.”
Crystal not only got a turkey for the family, she also got holiday sides — carrots, green beans, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
“I’m proud that for Eva … we’ll be able to share what the holidays are all about: family,” she says.
Stories like this are true for families across Vermont and around the country. Because of your care for your community, neighbors still recovering from the impacts of the pandemic will be able to enjoy a nourishing meal this holiday season. Thank you!
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Glenn is one of Vermont Foodbank’s all-star drivers, and for him, work is personal. Having faced hard times himself, Glenn brings empathy and care that resonate with every neighbor he meets. Watching him work, it’s clear—he doesn’t just deliver food. He delivers connection and hope, with a side of humor that lightens the mood and makes every interaction genuine.
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.
When life took an unexpected turn for a mom in northern Vermont, she got in touch with the Foodbank to help provide her family with nourishing food. With the one-on-one assistance available to help connect her with the food resources that work best for her whole family, she can keep feeding her kids quality food while investing in her community.
