Is the price of food affecting you and your family?
With the cost of living increasing so dramatically, people will be forced to make the decision between buying food and/or heat.
Resources
Vermont Public Television
September’s VPT Public Square will focus on coping with the rising food costs in Vermont. Tune in on Thursday, September 25, 8 – 9 pm.
Around the State
Sponsored by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets & WCAX, Grow an Xtra Row is a program where you can help fight hunger in Vermont with your donation of fresh, local vegetables.
The Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger is a statewide nonprofit organization that combats hunger through advocacy, education, and technical assistance. Also, be sure to take part in the Hike for Hunger this October!
The Vermont Department for Children and Families brings together a wide array of programs and services. In Vermont, DCF oversees the food stamp program – it helps families buy food or stretch food budgets to buy more and better food.
The mission of the Vermont Foodbank is to gather and share quality food and nurture partnerships that will end hunger in Vermont. Join Sovernet and the Vermont Foodbank for the second annual Harvest Walk on September 27.
The Vermont Fresh Network builds innovative partnerships among farmers, chefs and consumers to strengthen Vermont’s agriculture.
National
Feeding America is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization. It is a network of more than 200 member food banks and food-rescue organizations, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
