This is information on how a prolonged government shutdown could impact nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC and Meals on Wheels. We received this information from Feeding America, the nationwide network of food banks, of which the Vermont Foodbank is a member. SNAP SNAP has statutory authority to continue distributing benefits during October. This authority [...]
The following letter ran in Monday’s Valley News. Childhood hunger is real–this year the Vermont Foodbank will provide food for as many as 86,000 Vermonters, 34% of whom are children under the age of 18. Learn more about childhood hunger and what the Vermont Foodbank is doing to ensure all our children [...]
Join Feeding America’s National Call-in Day on November 28 Spread the word and take action With Congress back in session, the top priority is addressing the looming “Fiscal Cliff.” Congress must also decide whether to complete the Farm Bill reauthorization or delay it until next year. While the path forward remains unclear, [...]
Check out this great article in today's Huffington Post--Remembering George McGovern. George McGovern’s death is a cause of great sadness, but his life and accomplishments are a cause for celebration as well as a reminder of much that is great about America. Among his greatest accomplishments were his Herculean efforts to end hunger in [...]
Hunger Action Month is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean hunger has taken a break until next September – neither should you. Continue to speak out against hunger! There are so many things you can do to continue on with the 30 Ways in 30 Days mentality of Hunger Action Month. Here are [...]
For nearly a century, the 150-acre Harlow Farm in Westminster, Vermont, has produced healthy, nutritious food for both Vermonters and our neighbors throughout New England. The farm’s commitment and benefit to the Vermont community continues to spread as one of the largest donors of fresh local produce to the Vermont Foodbank. In any given [...]