VeggieVanGo
The Academy Elementary VVG in Brattleboro originally scheduled for 4/4 has been rescheduled to 4/11 from 8-9am due to snow.
Are you looking to add more fresh fruits and veggies to your diet? The Vermont Foodbank’s VeggieVanGo (VVG) events are a great way to expand your menu! We partner with schools and healthcare organizations around the state to distribute fresh produce. You do not need to register or provide personal information to receive food, and there are no age or income requirements for VeggieVanGo. Some events are open to the public, and some are for a designated school community only, see lists below.
Every month, a Foodbank truck arrives at VeggieVanGo locations across the state with thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables. With the help of amazing volunteers, this produce is shared with thousands of families and individuals.
VeggieVanGo is more than fresh produce—you can also learn about cooking and eating nourishing foods while picking up the ingredients for your next meal. VeggieVanGo is a great way to stretch your food budget and find tasty and creative ways to get more fruits and veggies on your menu. Check out recipes and cooking demos from our VT Fresh team. This is a fun way to try new foods and expose your family to different types of fruits and veggies.
To find out about a local VVG near you, please email veggievango@vtfoodbank.org or call (800) 585-2265. You can also find information about VeggieVanGo by calling 211 or visiting the 211 Vermont Resource Directory.
Frequently Asked Questions About VVG
No registration is required. There are also no income requirements for VeggieVanGo. Everyone is welcome; please note sites that are open to a local community and those that are reserved for a designated school community.
Most VeggieVanGo events are open to the local community. However, some events are reserved for a designated school community and are only open to families with loved ones attending or working in those schools. Please contact veggievango@vtfoodbank.org with questions.
Email veggievango@vtfoodbank.org or call (800) 585-2265. You can also find information about VeggieVanGo by calling 211 or visiting the 211 Vermont Resource Directory. You can also contact our VeggieVanGo school or healthcare partners.
The short answer is that every event is different! That said, you can expect fresh fruits and veggies, such as carrots, cabbage, squash, potatoes, leafy greens, onions, apples, melons, and more. Some events have a protein item such as eggs, milk, or yogurt but this item is an extra and will not always be available.
Please use the online submission form to find an event near you, or email veggievango@vtfoodbank.org or call (800) 585-2265.
Attendees can pick up food for themselves and for another household. You are welcome to ask a neighbor or family member to pick up for you. If you aren’t able to access a VVG in person or through a neighbor, we recommend contacting a mutual aid organization or finding a local charitable food agency in your area. Find a local food agency.
Please note: Due to increased attendance, the event’s size will determine the number of households a vehicle can pick-up for.
If you love VeggieVanGo, check out our Get Help page for more ways to access food that work best for you.
Yes, we would love your help! You can register to volunteer on Volunteer Hub and reach out to Volunteer Services at volunteer@vtfoodbank.org with any questions.
Open and Closed VeggieVanGo Events
Many VeggieVanGo events are open to the local community. Please visit us at one of these sites if you do not have consistent access to fresh produce and would like to have more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Some VVG events are not open to the general public and are for designated communities only. Generally, closed VVGs are sponsored by schools and are only open to their school communities, which include students and school staff, as well as their families.
Please note: Due to increased attendance, some VeggieVanGo sites have moved to temporary off-site locations. Vermont Foodbank does not list times and locations; local site partners manage and advertise these details for each event in order to best serve local community needs.
VVG is funded in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In Vermont, SNAP is called 3SquaresVT (3SVT). 3SquaresVT is a program that helps you buy the foods you love, when you want. Many people are eligible and don’t realize it. To learn more from VT Foodbank’s specialists, email 3SVT@vtfoodbank.org, call our helpline at 855-855-6181, text VFBSNAP to 85511, or visit our 3SquaresVT webpage.