Seeds were lovingly planted. Sprouts were carefully tended. Now, Vermont’s farms and gardens are finally bursting with fresh, ripe fruits and veggies. Our latest edition of Kernels is here too, freshly picked.
Every plate should be a rainbow of color and flavor! Yet thousands of Vermont neighbors lack enough money to buy all the food they need, in any season, as it becomes increasingly difficult to meet the basic needs of life today. Families, individuals, and older adults on fixed incomes all tell us that when budgets are stretched, food is usually a place to scrimp. And often, more affordable means not so fresh, not so colorful.
Your Foodbank is here to improve access to that rainbow of color and flavor for neighbors facing hunger, in every season.
In this issue of Kernels you’ll read about the seeds Vermont Foodbank is sowing, resulting in local food shelf partners sprouting creative ideas that, carefully tended, bloom into innovative solutions to address food insecurity. The fruit of that work is, of course, neighbors who are well-fed, healthier, and happier. Your support feeds people, nurtures hope, facilitates healing, and builds community.
Together, we are nourishing Vermont!
John Sayles, CEO
P.S. If you have a story to share or an idea that you’d like us to consider writing about in a future edition, please let us know!
Vermont Foodbank is proud to join Vermont Civic Connect this election year, a new initiative from the Vermont Secretary of State's Office. Learn why we believe informed civic participation helps build stronger communities and supports our vision of a food-secure Vermont.
When it comes to improving food shelf operations, sometimes there's no substitute for rolling up your sleeves. Three Foodbank partners recently took on major space challenges, using a combination of creativity, teamwork, and good old-fashioned heavy lifting.
For Bethel Area Food Shelf, a local partnership that redirects fresh groceries to neighbors facing hunger has helped address rising community need. Now, they’re thinking creatively toward long-term food security.
