Vermont Farm Bill Coalition needs your signature to help protect federal nutrition programs April 5th, 2018 - This year, the Farm Bill – legislation that touches nearly every way we provide food to communities in this country – is up for reauthorization by Congress. The Farm Bill represents an opportunity to strengthen and improve key [...]
Franklin County flood victims receive food and water with help from the Vermont Foodbank and Northwest Family Foods January 19th, 2018, St. Albans, VT – After a six-mile ice jam caused severe flooding in Franklin County, Vermont last weekend, residents are still struggling to meet their basic needs. Without adequate access to water, food, and [...]
November 7th, 2017 - I'd like to take a few words to celebrate our local community businesses. I do this not only because of the financial and volunteer support they provide, which is significant, but also because of the bedrock these businesses provide for the neighbors we serve. It is the small independent businesses, that [...]
November 1, 2017-Â I was recently interviewed by Bob Kinzel of Vermont Public Radio about the reality at food pantries in Vermont and the disconnect between a 2.9% unemployment rate, declining food stamp caseloads and increased use at food pantries and meal sites across the state. You can listen to the full interview here. This disconnect [...]
August 17th, 2017 - Talking about the events in Charlottesville, the President’s comments, and the commentary feels imperative right now. Much has been said and written that doesn’t need repeating. My focus is on how this relates to the Vermont Foodbank’s work and the neighbors we serve. The actions of white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and other [...]
By Emilie Riddle, Vermont Foodbank Intern from UVM The food environment most of us experience daily in the United States is saturated with advertising for processed foods and provides easy access to cheap fast food and snacks. Fruits and vegetables are often the hardest things to add to our eating habits. Enter the Vermont Foodbank’s [...]
