Francis and Jerome both know what it’s like to be unhoused in Vermont without access to nourishing food. They advocate for food security and are sharing their experiences with state legislators and the public to support policy changes that address the root causes of hunger.

Land O’Lakes, Inc donated nearly 40,000 pounds of LAND O LAKES® Macaroni & Cheese to Vermont Foodbank through the Land O’Lakes First Run Program.

Vermont’s State Treasurer doesn’t typically hit the road to hand out checks to nonprofits around the state, but on Tuesday, Mike Pieciak climbed Quarry Hill in Barre to stop in at Vermont Foodbank’s distribution center. 

The Winooski Necessity Store welcomes students, faculty, and community members to get essential items, similar to a food shelf.

I’m happy to let you know that our summer edition of Kernels is landing in mailboxes and available online. In this issue you’ll read about community leaders and their visions for food security and the Foodbank’s role in supporting those visions.

Local partners across Vermont, including schools and healthcare organizations, host fresh produce distribution events in partnership with Vermont Foodbank. Each month, a wonderful group of volunteers helps us share food with thousands of families and individuals.

Last week, the Budget Reconciliation was passed and signed by President Trump. This is not the outcome we worked for, and not the outcome America needs.

The State Legislative Session is over….for now. Legislators will be back for a veto session and more work on the education reform bill. At this time, there are no food security bills on the veto list! Here is the incredible progress we made together this year. From food access to farms to protecting school meals, our work will make a difference for neighbors across Vermont.

We all, together, need to raise our voices once again to tell Senators in Washington, D.C. “No Cuts to Basic Need Programs!” Here's how you can help protect SNAP and Medicaid right now.