18 07, 2012

Get to Know Our Harpoon Point to Point Riders

2017-11-08T16:17:14-05:00July 18th, 2012|Donors & Donations, Events|

All Harpoon Point to Point riders have a special place in our hearts. This dedicated group trains and fundraises for months in preparation of the Vermont Foodbank’s Harpoon Point to Point ride. This week we are featuring two riders, Jason Reed, a 38 year-old teacher from Hinesburg, Vermont, who will be riding his 10th Harpoon Point [...]

12 07, 2012

Harpoon Point to Point 2012

2017-11-08T16:17:14-05:00July 12th, 2012|Events|

The Harpoon Point to Point  is the Vermont Foodbank’s premiere fundraising event, and it couldn’t happen without our wonderful riders who fundraise on our behalf. Last year’s event saw 653 riders, who together raised $121,487! The Foodbank can acquire and distribute 40 pounds of food for each $10 donation – so last year’s fundraising resulted [...]

24 08, 2009

September is Hunger Action Month

2013-02-05T13:55:32-05:00August 24th, 2009|Events, Posts from CEO John Sayles, Take Action, Vermont Foodbank Programs|

Talk about taking action, more than 400 people just rode thousands of bike-miles to benefit the Vermont Foodbank. (I rode 25 miles and had a blast.) The fundraising window is still open, but close to $75,000 has been raised already. There isn’t a bike-ride fundraiser every day, nor is bike riding for everyone, so what [...]

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