Eight food access partners recently met to discuss their growth over the past year. This cohort has collaborated, shared learnings, and invested in their organizations’ capacity through a Vermont Foodbank grant made possible by your support.

In addition to partnering to share free food with neighbors, Vermont Foodbank has a team that helps households connect with ongoing grocery assistance through 3SquaresVT

Having been on the receiving end of help himself over the years, Michael, the cook at Mustard Seed in St. Johnsbury is giving back by making sure his neighbors have a nourishing meal and a warm place to chat.

The 2026 Legislative Session, and second and final year of the 2025-2026 biennium, came to a close last Friday, May 29. There were a lot of ups, some downs, and many bills passed just before the deadline. We saw an increased awareness of food security, with some surprising champions stepping forward!

“Summer often is one of the hungriest times of the year for families with school-age children.” This is the opening line of a new national report on summer meals published by the Food & Research Action Center (FRAC).

As Vermont compost piles get turned over and worked into this year’s home gardens, the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and Vermont Foodbank are calling attention to the importance of feeding people before feeding the soil.

Bob and Barb are Vermont farmers with a passion for growing and sharing one staple, nutrient-dense crop with their community: potatoes. They also partner with Vermont Foodbank to make sure their local potatoes are available to neighbors experiencing hunger.

Learn about how Vermont Foodbank's partnerships get food to communities around the state—and how you and your neighbors can find resources near you.

It seems spring has finally arrived, and our spring edition of Kernels is here with it. Spring in Vermont is a time of renewal. New life begins under the melting snow, and paths of green appear on south-facing hills. Gentler days are ahead.