On Friday, we visited Barre Town Middle and Elementary School. We spoke with Carolyn Appleton and six amazing fifth graders who participate in the BackPack Program. Watch their videos to learn how BackPack benefits their school and learning environment, as well as what foods in the BackPacks are their favorite! We're also still in the [...]
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 is Hunger Awareness Day and we're scheduling 100 Meetings for Hunger with Vermont legislators. Last week, we posted details about how to get involved. This week, we have some resources for you to use. VERMONT FOODBANK FAST FACTS (download the pdf here) HUNGER IN VERMONT – FACT SHEET (download the pdf [...]
 INSIDE LOOK: Our Donors Posted 12/1/2012 Bob and Gail Schermer are familiar faces at the Vermont Foodbank. For the past few years they have volunteered each week and recently became inaugural members of the Foodbank Ambassador Program. READ MORE It Feels Good to Give Posted 12/1/2012 The holiday season is approaching. Wouldn't you love [...]
Vermont Foodbank Hunger Conference 2012: Impact Through Innovation Common Good Vermont host, Nick Carter, recently spoke with our CEO John Sayles and Chris Meehan, VT Foodbank Chief of Programs and Network Services, along with Beth Rusnock, President of the National Life Group Charitable Foundation about this year’s upcoming conference. Watch the interveiw now! Vermont Foodbank [...]
DISCLAIMER: Please bear with me as I find my voice in the world of blogging and slither out of my lawyer and government manager skins. Using the technical advocate voice just isn’t as effective in reaching people’s hearts as it was testifying at the legislature, or appearing on a panel talking about utility regulation.My new [...]
