Our 3SquaresVT Outreach Team helps older Vermonters access the food they need Today's post was written by Faye Longo, the Vermont Foodbank's 3SquaresVT Outreach Coordinator. Did you know that 6.3% of older Vermonters are food insecure? That means many of our older neighbors are choosing between purchasing their medications, getting to the doctor, paying rent [...]
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 [...]
The president’s proposed budget would cut key nutrition programs that feed hungry Vermonters A post by John Sayles, CEO of the Vermont Foodbank February 13, 2018 - Yesterday, the White House released a proposed budget for 2019 that aims to make significant cuts to programs that support millions of Americans; children, seniors and working families. [...]
Access to healthy food starts with a text message Today’s blog post is brought to you by the Vermont Foodbank’s Senior and Adult Program Manager, Emily Cohen. Emily leads our 3SquaresVT outreach team and is committed to helping more Vermonters access 3SquaresVT benefits to get the healthy food they need.  What do a text [...]
