Retired and caring for a grandchild, Katherine shares that it can be difficult to meet monthly expenses. Thanks to program application assistance that you support, Katherine now has help purchasing groceries each month and can enjoy favorite meals with her granddaughter.

Michael’s wages don’t cover living costs right now, so he got in touch with the Foodbank. Now Michael has help purchasing groceries and is sharing his story to spread hope to the community.

In partnership with two Vermont orchards, and with support from you, local apple “seconds” are making their way to community members facing hunger — just in time for favorite autumn and holiday dishes.

“The 3SquaresVT Student Ambassador project is born from the Vermont Foodbank’s community engagement work and how the 3SquaresVT team specifically values lived expertise,” explains Faye, who works at the Foodbank and is a CCV alum with lived experience of food insecurity.

For many kids, a school day might also mean a day with a nourishing breakfast and lunch, needed for growing bodies and minds. This need doesn’t disappear when the school bell rings on Friday afternoon.

The Foodbank has been expanding the types of food offered at free distributions, to help make sure everyone has access to foods they want and need. Thanks to your support, 1,000 pounds of African eggplant were purchased from local Burundian farmer Janine, and distributed to community members to enjoy.