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!
It seems spring has finally arrived, and our spring edition of Kernels is here with it. Spring in Vermont is a time of renewal. New life begins under the melting snow, and paths of green appear on south-facing hills. Gentler days are ahead.
I’m happy to share that our winter edition of Kernels is now available. Also known as our Gratitude Edition, this issue focuses on community impact in 2025 and includes our annual financial report.
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.
