Shane Collins recently joined us as the 3SquaresVT Outreach Coordinator. 3SquaresVT is an important resource for families to obtain healthy, affordable foods. Unfortunately, the program is underutilized in Vermont, so the Vermont Foodbank is helping to increase participation in this federal nutrition program. We asked Shane to tell us a little more about himself...it's always [...]
One of the Vermont Foodbank’s most important, impactful goals is to increase the amount of fresh produce that we distribute statewide. Last year, we distributed 41% more produce than the year before, and this year we have further increased our distribution by another 60%. We are on our way to achieving our goal of 2 [...]
National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 12-18. We’d like to take this opportunity – on the blog, with social media, in person and at our facilities – to thank the volunteers that help us serve our neighbors in need. Eva Loomis has been a volunteer with the Foodbank since last fall and has really been [...]
March is National Nutrition Month and we’re posting a series of blogs that focus on nutrition within our networks. You can also learn about our programs here. This is a guest post from Sally Metro with the Williston Community Food Shelf. We are the Williston Community Food Shelf. A year ago we started a program [...]
March is National Nutrition Month and we're publishing a series of blog posts that focus on nutrition within our networks. You can also learn about our programs here. This is a post from Michelle Wallace, Vermont Foodbank Program Director. My first experience at a local food shelf was a bit uncomfortable and awkward. I went [...]
March is National Nutrition Month and we're launching a series of blog posts that focus on nutrition within our networks. You can also learn about our programs here. This is a guest post from Sandy Vincent, Food Shelf Manager at the Chester-Andover Family Center in Chester, Vermont. The Family Center was part of our 2014 [...]
