The Vermont Foodbank plays an integral role in significantly reducing food waste in Vermont, ensuring that quality, edible food stays out of landfills and goes to feed hungry Vermonters. In 2016, we will rescue over 4 million pounds of food from producers and retailers in Vermont, a 60% increase over 2015. This is food that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
