Vermont Foodbank

@VermontFoodbank

The Vermont Foodbank gathers and shares quality food and nurtures partnerships so that no one in Vermont will go hungry.

Barre, Vermont
vtfoodbank.org
Joined June 2009
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  1. 11 hours ago

    Over the past two years, families with children were 5.1 times more likely to experience food insecurity. Help make a difference — sign up for our Advocacy Updates to learn more about actions you can take to fight hunger in communities across :

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  2. Mar 25

    Did you know 3SquaresVT benefits can be used to buy fruit, vegetable, and herb seeds, plus starter plants at any retailer or farmers market that accepts EBT cards? To learn more, visit:

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  3. Mar 24

    A huge thank you to the Barre Lions Club, who brought together 50 volunteers on Saturday to help combat food insecurity throughout the state.

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  4. Mar 23

    We're hiring! The Vermont Foodbank invites you to join our dynamic and mission-driven team committed to ending hunger in Vermont. For more information and to apply, visit:

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  5. Mar 22

    At Community Kitchen Academy, students develop culinary skills all while giving back to the community. Since 2009, students have prepared and distributed more than 500,000 meal servings to food shelves and meal sites in . To learn more, visit:

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  6. Mar 17

    A federal program providing free meals to all school children expires in June, but hunger wonʼt stop then. Help urge lawmakers to pass the Universal School Meals bill to ensure kids can grow healthy, ready to learn, and eventually help lead our state!

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  7. Mar 14

    One of the first vegetables you’ll see popping up in this spring is spinach. This hearty green is nutrient-packed and versatile in the kitchen. Check out our new sautéed spinach with garlic recipe for a delicious way to celebrate the upcoming season:

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  8. Mar 11

    We are thrilled to host several student ambassadors as an extension of our 3SquaresVT team. They are helping ensure their fellow students have access to resources to meet their basic needs. Thanks to for launching this Life Gap Plus program.

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  9. Mar 10

    "The challenges of the pandemic continue as Covid-19 creates ongoing disruptions, inflation soars, and so many of our neighbors recover at very different rates." Current & former board members call for collaboration to address the needs of our neighbors.

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  10. Mar 9

    Gardening season is right around the corner! Use your 3SquaresVT benefits to buy fruit, vegetable, and herb seeds, and starter plants at any retailer or farmers market that accepts EBT cards. To learn more, visit:

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  11. Mar 7

    Join Community Kitchen Academy for its next session to develop skills in a culinary and social services environment and become workforce ready. The next session starts Monday, March 14. To learn more and apply, visit:

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  12. Mar 4

    Tax season is upon us! There are several ways to file your state and federal taxes for free or get assistance with filing this year. Go to to see if your household qualifies and reach out to a program near you!

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    Mar 1

    Thank you to all who participate in our Fundraiser this past fall. Thanks to your contributions, we were able to raise enough money for VT Foodbank to provide 1,551 meals!

    As we enter the season for giving thanks for the many joys and blessings we have, we want to remember those that are still experiencing challenges. Please consider joining us in raising money to help those who may need some extra kindness this season.
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  14. Feb 25

    This carrot cake oatmeal is a delicious and easy way to incorporate veggies into your breakfast. Plus it's kid-friendly and super quick to make. Check out the recipe here:

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  15. Feb 23

    We're sharing gratitude for the many ways neighbors came together to care for one another in 2021. It was a challenging year, but our community has made it possible to meet the urgent needs of neighbors experiencing food insecurity this year. Thank you.💛

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  16. Feb 22

    Thanks to the help of a new Foodbank program that you help support, Adega can receive food boxes that provide her with ingredients to cook more Somali dishes for her family. Read Adega's story on our website at

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  17. Feb 21

    Did you know that at Community Kitchen Academy, students learn culinary skills by preparing food that would otherwise be wasted? This food is rescued from grocery stores, restaurants, farms, foodservice companies, and put to great use! Learn more here:

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  18. Feb 17

    Did you know we distributed more than 17 million pounds of food across Vermont last year? This is a big job that can't be accomplished alone. We're thankful to work alongside a network of more than 300 partners that help ensure this food is accessible throughout our community.

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  19. Feb 16

    As inflation continues to rise, the cost of food and living is climbing higher than anyone would have guessed. Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles talks more about the connection between inflation and food insecurity in the article below.

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  20. Feb 11

    We have a new home fries recipe that's easy to make and a dish the whole family will love. Serve this recipe with scrambled eggs for the perfect breakfast, or spice it up by mixing in mushrooms and bell pepper with onion. Find the full recipe here:

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