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!
Forty years ago, Vermont Foodbank came to be. Today, it is Vermont’s largest hunger relief organization. But why was it created in the first place?
When an injury left Emma out of work without medical leave, she needed help affording groceries—so she got in touch with Vermont Foodbank. Now, Emma’s giving back and sharing her experience to make sure people are aware that food help is available when someone needs it.
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.
