Vermont’s farms and gardens are finally bursting with fresh, ripe fruits and veggies and our latest edition of Kernels is here too, freshly picked.

Vermont Foodbank is proud to join Vermont Civic Connect this election year, a new initiative from the Vermont Secretary of State's Office. Learn why we believe informed civic participation helps build stronger communities and supports our vision of a food-secure Vermont.

When it comes to improving food shelf operations, sometimes there's no substitute for rolling up your sleeves. Three Foodbank partners recently took on major space challenges, using a combination of creativity, teamwork, and good old-fashioned heavy lifting.

For Bethel Area Food Shelf, a local partnership that redirects fresh groceries to neighbors facing hunger has helped address rising community need. Now, they’re thinking creatively toward long-term food security.

Eight food access partners recently met to discuss their growth over the past year. This cohort has collaborated, shared learnings, and invested in their organizations’ capacity through a Vermont Foodbank grant made possible by your support.

In addition to partnering to share free food with neighbors, Vermont Foodbank has a team that helps households connect with ongoing grocery assistance through 3SquaresVT

Having been on the receiving end of help himself over the years, Michael, the cook at Mustard Seed in St. Johnsbury is giving back by making sure his neighbors have a nourishing meal and a warm place to chat.

The 2026 Legislative Session, and second and final year of the 2025-2026 biennium, came to a close last Friday, May 29. There were a lot of ups, some downs, and many bills passed just before the deadline. We saw an increased awareness of food security, with some surprising champions stepping forward!

“Summer often is one of the hungriest times of the year for families with school-age children.” This is the opening line of a new national report on summer meals published by the Food & Research Action Center (FRAC).