Your Foodbank is here to act. Every day we distribute quality food that helps feed Vermont families. Last year it was more than 24.6 million meals. By 2018 we expect it to be more than 48 million meals. But while we feed more neighbors, we also focus on helping our neighbors build more sustainable lives. [...]
Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles joined Steve Pappas, managing editor at the Times Argus, on City Room. John discussed where our food comes from, how it gets distributed and how we're funded (it takes individuals like you). John also discussed the differences between the Foodbank and local food shelves, a distinction that's important, but often [...]
Our low-income seniors are often the most reluctant of our neighbors to ask for or accept help. The data shows that fewer eligible seniors sign up for 3SquaresVT than any other age group. Seniors who use the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) through the Vermont Foodbank often qualify for but are not enrolled in [...]
Solving hunger and addressing diet-related health problems (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, etc.) have long been viewed as separate and sometimes conflicting efforts. Hunger is often considered a social service or charity matter, while health problems linked to nutrition are thought to be the purview of the health care and pharmaceutical sectors. Research is now [...]
You should feel good about the impact you have as a philanthropist — donating, volunteering, and advocating for our Vermont neighbors and their food needs. But the Vermont Foodbank also develops partnerships beyond food that help our neighbors fulfill their desire to contribute to our shared community. An exciting new project called Collaborating for Clients [...]
You know, I didn’t think the 3SquaresVT Challenge for me would be so much about eating for $1.72 a meal for 21 meals. My wife is a terrific cook (and in fact writes a recipe blog for Farmers to You). She creates delicious, nutritious dishes with the simplest of ingredients that she, my 10 year-old [...]
