On May 16th, five students graduated from the Community Kitchen Academy. You can view photos of the day on Flickr. The video below includes remarks from Vermont Foodbank CEO, John Sayles, Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf Director Rob Meehan, Community Kitchen Chef Instructor Jamie Eisenberg, keynote speaker Melissa Pasanen, and two student speakers, Charles Knoll and [...]
On May 16th, five students became Community Kitchen Academy alumni and we sincerely commend and celebrate their hard work! Shane Colford Owen Davies Margarita Gonzalez Charles Knoll Dave Moyer CKA prepares Vermonters for a career in the food service industry and lifelong learning through an intensive program of culinary skills development, career readiness and job [...]
Looking for a festive and yummy activity this weekend? Magic Hat Oktoberfeast might be for you! With unlimited sampling from more than 30 Vermont food purveyors in a farmers’ market-style setting, live music, and an outdoor beer garden featuring limited edition Magic Hat brews, Oktoberfeast promises to be a fabulous way to spend a fall [...]
In the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, the Vermont Foodbank heard from thousands of concerned individuals and businesses, looking to support Vermonters in need of food. More than 500,000 pounds of food was received and distributed in direct response to Irene. The Foodbank received support from food banks throughout the region and as far as [...]
I just had the opportunity to appear on the WCAX morning news to talk about their “Grow an Extra Row” initiative (a partnership between the Agency of Agriculture, City Market, and High Mowing Organic Seeds), which encourages local gardeners to grow an extra row of produce and donate it to their local food pantry. It [...]
Thirty days ago I began a new life as the Vermont Foodbank’s CEO. I walked into a high-functioning organization with a talented and motivated staff that is driven to achieve our mission - gathering and sharing quality food and nurturing partnerships that will end hunger - but always questioning and seeking to push boundaries. As [...]
