The Vermont Foodbank wants to build our network's capacity to handle more perishable foods, specifically fresh produce. Two network partners, the Mary John Children's Center and the Williamstown Food Shelf, recently received a grant from the Vermont Foodbank Special Needs Fund and purchased refrigerators. We asked them to share their stories. Mary Johnson Children's Center [...]
IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Volunteers are needed Saturday, October 25th in Chittenden County and Middlebury to greet customers, pour milk samples, and collect milk donations. Volunteer perks: Free lunch and lots of thanks! For more information, please contact volunteer@vtfoodbank.org ASAP! Shoppers at six area Hannaford Supermarkets will be making a special milk delivery to benefit those [...]
During apple harvest season, individuals, civic groups and companies are encouraged to visit a participating orchard to pick and purchase extra apples for donation to the Vermont Foodbank. Pick for your Neighbor benefits the Vermont Foodbank by increasing the amount of fresh, healthy produce available for distribution to our network partner food shelves and meal [...]
