A record $20,328 was donated to the Vermont Foodbank as a result of Seven Days' 6th annual Vermont Restaurant Week — that’s $7,150 more than last year. This popular event was presented by the Vermont Federal Credit Union and organized by Seven Days, publisher of 7Nights, the statewide guide to Vermont’s restaurants and bars. “We [...]
Vermont Restaurant Week is a ten-day culinary adventure. From April 24-May 3, 2015, participating restaurants offer special, prix-fixe menus showcasing their chefs’ greatest dishes. The week also includes a special calendar of food-themed events. Ten percent of the proceeds from sponsorships and 100% of special event admissions will be donated to the Vermont Foodbank. The [...]
From April 24-May 3, 2015, participating restaurants will offer special, prix-fixe menus showcasing their chefs’ greatest dishes, as part of the annual Vermont Restaurant Week, which benefits the Vermont Foodbank! Menus will feature multi-course dinners (e.g. appetizer, entreé and dessert) priced at $20, $30 or $40 per person. Select restaurants offer discounted breakfast, brunch or [...]
This is a guest post from City Market, Burlington's community-owned grocery store. We asked them to highlight a few of their programs for the budget-conscious shopper, including the Food for All discount program and the Pennywise Pantry. The New Year is here, which has left many of us pondering strategies to be healthier. As many [...]
On May 7, 300 Vermont Foodbank staff, volunteers, network partners, legislators, activists and citizens gathered in South Burlington for the 2013 Hunger Action Conference. Photos from the day show inspiring speakers, engaged table discussions, and networking opportunities in spades. You can keep the conversation going (or join, if you weren't able to make it!) in [...]
Tuesday, the Vermont Foodbank held its 6th annual hunger conference, Impact Through Innovation, presented by National Life at the Sheraton in Burlington, Vermont. The conference was open to the general public but many of the attendees were network partners--staff and volunteers of the 280 food shelves, meal sites, shelters, senior centers, and after-school programs served [...]
