With her family trying to get by on one income, Crystal wasn’t sure her young daughter would get to experience a Thanksgiving meal. Thanks to friends like you, they’ll be able to celebrate around a full and festive table.
In Windsor County, Pie Guy picks up fresh fruits and veggies monthly from the free produce distribution in his area. He uses the food to feed his family — and to bake a homemade treat that he delivers to distribution volunteers each month.
As we witness the start of fall here in Vermont, we see the leaves change, the weather cool down, and 3SquaresVT benefits continue to rise.
Maria lives in rural Vermont without her own transportation. Getting to the grocery store can be challenging, and finding the ingredients her family prefers is even harder. Because of your help and community effort, Maria can receive boxes of local, culturally familiar food directly at her home.
Diane is living on a fixed income. After paying bills, there isn’t much money left for food — so Diane visits her local food shelf. Thanks to friends like you, she’s able to bring home fresh foods and pantry staples and has the ingredients to cook delicious meals for her grandsons.
At the beginning of this year, the Vermont Foodbank received a grant from the state to increase our support for populations disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The 3SquaresVT outreach team committed to increasing our efforts to reach racial and ethnic minority populations across the state.
Pitchfork Farm in Burlington is getting back into the swing of things as Vermont re-opens. And thanks to you, delicious Vermont produce from farms across the state is accessible to neighbors facing hunger.
Did you know that Vermont Foodbank has a dedicated team of 3SVT subject matter experts who are available to screen for eligibility, complete applications, offer support and expertise, and share about the many other supports and services that 3SVT can open the door to. Services and supports such as WIC!
Gabriel and Constancia both had jobs getting food to older adults. When the two of them lost work due to the coronavirus, they found themselves in need of food assistance for the first time.