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# Feeding Champlain Valley

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- [Vermont utilizes food shelves to provide children with free meals during summer break](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/vermont-utilizes-food-shelves-to-provide-children-with-free-meals-during-summer-break/)
- [Our hearts are full](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/our-hearts-are-full/) - Wow! What a great event. Thank you to the 120+ community members, donors, volunteers, and staff who came to our Full Plates, Full Hearts event on June 4th, 2026 in Burlington's Old North End. Volunteers and staff provided in-depth tours of the food shelf while answering thoughtful questions from attendees. Our Culinary Team knocked it
- [You're invited: Full Plates, Full Hearts](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/youre-invited-full-plates-full-hearts/) - Join us for a free community celebration at the newly renovated Old North End location! Enjoy site tours, light bites, and our heartfelt thanks. We want to say THANK YOU for helping us grow to meet the need here in Vermont. Together, we feed over 12,000 children, families, and neighbors every year. Community support has been an
- [State leaders and advocates gather to oppose SNAP Food Restrictions Waiver](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/state-leaders-and-advocates-gather-to-oppose-snap-food-restrictions-waiver/) - On Tuesday, April 21st, Feeding Champlain Valley was at the Vermont State House and joined state leaders, advocates, grocers, and community members to show support of food choice for all in Vermont. Here is a quote from Emmet, who spoke at the press conference: “We started off by having the unprecedented delay of SNAP benefits
- [City Market holds Turkey Drive to help those in need](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/city-market-holds-turkey-drive-to-help-those-in-need/) - By Aurora York Published: Nov. 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM EST BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Buy a turkey, and give back. Saturday’s City Market Turkey Drive gave folks an opportunity to help those struggling financially to still have Thanksgiving As the holiday season comes closer, and food stamp cuts continue, Feeding Champlain Valley says they expect to
- [Food as Medicine: Local Health Clinics, Agriculture Organization Partner on Food Access](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/food-as-medicine-local-health-clinics-agriculture-organization-partner-on-food-access/) - Anthony Huynhahuynh@cvoeo.orgEdit Profile
- [Funding for Services at Food Shelf in Burlington Is Threatened](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/funding-for-services-at-food-shelf-in-burlington-is-threatened/) - A food shelf in Burlington expanded to better accommodate a resource center for homeless people. Now, proposed funding cuts threaten the resource center’s future.https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/funding-for-services-at-food-shelf-in-burlington-is-threatened/
- [The 12th Annual Trotting of the Turkeys in Support for Feeding Champlain Valley](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/the-12th-annual-trotting-of-the-turkeys-in-support-for-feeding-champlain-valley/) - https://www.mynbc5.com/article/trotting-of-the-turkeys-urgent-support/69295571
- [City Market Hosts Turkey Drive for the Holiday Season](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/city-market-hosts-turkey-drive-for-the-holiday-season/) - https://www.wcax.com/2025/11/09/city-market-holds-turkey-drive-help-those-need
- [Congresswoman Becca Balint Visits Burlington Food Shelf](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/congresswoman-becca-balint-visits-burlington-food-shelf/) - Congresswoman Becca Balint visited Feeding Champlain Valley’s Burlington Food Shelf to observe our ongoing efforts to alleviate hunger at a time when 65,000 Vermonters are seeing cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. During her visit, Balint met with Feeding Champlain Valley staff and volunteers, observed our culinary team in action as they prepared
- [Culinary Program Helps Students At-Risk of Homelessness in Vermont](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/culinary-program-helps-students-at-risk-of-homelessness-in-vermont/) - A Vermont job training program is helping students at risk of homelessness with some skills in the kitchen. Check out the whole NECN story Here!
- [Summer EBT benefits end next week for Vermonters](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/summer-ebt-benefits-end-next-week-for-vermonters/) - https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/video/summer-ebt-benefits-for-vermonters-expire-in-one-week/11107192
- [Potential cuts to SNAP if federal budget bill passes: how Vermont organizations are preparing](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/potential-cuts-to-snap-if-federal-budget-bill-passes-how-vermont-organizations-are-preparing/) - Updated: 5:58 PM EDT Jul 2, 2025 Yamuna Turco Reporter According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 41 million people, including families, children, seniors, and veterans, use SNAP benefits. Hunger Free Vermont says that over 65,000 Vermonters are a part of the program — 17,000 are children and 19,000 are seniors. Executive director Anore Horton explained that
- [Vermont food providers stay united to fight food insecurity amid federal uncertainty](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/vermont-food-providers-stay-united-to-fight-food-insecurity-amid-federal-uncertainty/) - https://www.mynbc5.com/article/food-providers-tackle-federal-uncertainty/64829304
- [Feeding Champlain Valley uses Good Food Truck to help locals with food insecurity](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-champlain-valley-uses-good-food-truck-to-help-locals-with-food-insecurity/) - The endeavor, called the Good Food Truck, is located on Pearl Street near North Winooski Avenue in Burlington. Feeding Champlain Valley said it is committed to meeting people where they are located, and in offering free hot meals to those who need them. "It is really important to have food access, at all times, regardless
- [Feeding Champlain Valley returns to Burlington with ‘Good Food’ Truck](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-champlain-valley-returns-to-burlington-with-good-food-truck/) - Feeding Champlain Valley has announced that they will be returning to Burlington with a food truck tomorrow, April 16. The ‘Good Food’ Truck will be parked at 186 Pearl Street from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. In a Facebook post, staff said that “Everyone is welcome. No cost, no catch—just good food for all.”
- [Feeding Champlain Valley Celebrates 50 Years](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-champlain-valley-celebrates-50-years/) - https://www.mynbc5.com/article/feeding-champlain-valley-celebrating-50-years/61998777
- [Feeding Chittenden to change name, expand mission](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-to-change-name-expand-mission/) - https://www.wcax.com/video/2024/06/11/feeding-chittenden-change-name-expand-mission
- [Feeding Chittenden pilots food kiosks in Addison County](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-pilots-food-kiosks-in-addison-county/) - https://www.wcax.com/video/2024/01/30/feeding-chittenden-pilots-food-kiosks-addison-county
- [Tips for Donating Fresh Produce...](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/tips-for-donating-fresh-produce/) - We at Feeding Chittenden believe that everyone should have access to nourishing food, including fresh produce. We are grateful that our work is centered in the great community of Chittenden County where we have farms and gardens growing nutrient rich produce all around us. As we receive a lot of this wonderful donations throughout the
- [Faces of Feeding Chittenden: Charlie Siegchrist of The Barber Farm](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/faces-of-feeding-chittenden-charlie-siegchrist-of-the-barber-farm/) - The Barber Farm is a unique and special place-- everything grown there is donated to organizations like Feeding Chittenden. Jean and Charlie Siegchrist have been managing the farm since 1979 (Jean grew up on the farm). But it’s been around much longer than that; settled in 1774, the farm pioneered agri-tourism 150 years ago and
- [Community Kitchen Academy Provides Skills and Community Benefits](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/community-kitchen-academy-provides-skills-and-community-benefits-2/) - (WCAX) "Give a person food, they eat for a day. Teach a person to cook, they’ll have skills for a lifetime. That’s the philosophy behind Feeding Chittenden’s Community Kitchen Academy." Check out the full story here!
- [Faces of Feeding Chittenden: Raven, a CKA Graduate](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/faces-of-feeding-chittenden-raven-a-cka-graduate/) - Raven was going through a bit of a rough patch when she first heard about Feeding Chittenden’s Community Kitchen Academy. Between working 12 hour shifts at a job she did not feel attached to, taking online community college classes, and cooking dinner for her family almost every night, she felt understandably burnt out. That was
- [Thanksgiving 2021 with Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/thanksgiving-2021-with-feeding-chittenden/) - Feeding Chittenden is committed to providing food assistance and resources to our community this holiday season. Our primary goal is to maintain the health and safety of recipients, volunteers, partners, and staff. GET HELP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON You do not need to bring an ID, utility bills, or pay stubs. We will ask some basic
- [Feeding Chittenden Needs Help Supporting the Hungry this Holiday Season](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-needs-help-supporting-the-hungry-this-holiday-season/) - (Local 22& 44) "Feeding Chittenden is looking to feed 3,500 families for Thanksgiving this year, and with the holiday less than a month away, it’s calling on the community to help support food insecure families. Donations received through the organization’s virtual food drive will be used to purchase turkeys, mashed potatoes, stuffing and potatoes. Anna McMahon, the Donor
- [Celebrating Thirty Years of Collaboration with City Market](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/celebrating-thirty-years-of-collaboration-with-city-market/) - City Market and Feeding Chittenden’s partnership first began over three decades ago when the two organizations were neighbors on North Winooski Avenue in Burlington’s Old North End. During that time, City Market would provide “food rescue” donations and worked with hunger relief advocates to encourage its patrons to make food & fund donations. Once City
- [A Taste of Home: Nonprofits Deliver Culturally-Appropriate Food to Afghan Refugees](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/a-taste-of-home-nonprofits-deliver-culturally-appropriate-food-to-afghan-refugees/) - (NECN & NBC10 Boston) "A nonprofit partnership in Vermont is helping Afghan refugees adapt to their new lives in the United States— starting with groceries. 'I’m really enjoying being here in Vermont,' said Hedayat Arya, one of a wave of refugees from Afghanistan who have come to Vermont in recent weeks and months. 'We are
- [Welcomed with Culturally-Appropriate Food](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/welcomed-with-culturally-appropriate-food/) - Welcomed with Culturally-Appropriate Food "I would say I’m the luckiest" New American, Hedayat Arya, spoke to NECN & NBC10 Boston’s Jack Thurston for the new story: A Taste of Home: Nonprofits Deliver Culturally-Appropriate Food to Afghan Refugees In the past forty years, an estimated 8,000 refugees have resettled in Vermont – most concentrated in the
- [Major cuts to SNAP benefits, effects yet to be seen](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/major-cuts-to-snap-benefits-effects-yet-to-be-seen/) - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is part of a USDA program that helps feed families and individuals who make under a certain income, most often near or below the poverty line. The SNAP program, known in Vermont as 3SquaresVT, has been feeding Vermonters by offering nutrition assistance to over 67,800 vulnerable families and individuals
- [FAN Friday - Learning about Stay-at-Home Deliveries](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/fan-friday-learning-about-stay-at-home-deliveries/) - During the month of February, we want to highlight aspects of the Food Access Network (FAN). This week, we interviewed Julia MacGibeny, the Access Center Manager and Susanna Penfield, the Chittenden County Food Access Coordinator to learn more their insights about the program and its many benefits! The Food Access Network provides many services across
- [Plant Tip #2-- Tomatoes!](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/plant-tip-2-tomatoes/) - Last week, Angela hosted our first garden workshop at Feeding Chittenden! If you weren't able to make it, here are a few key take-aways about planting and caring for tomatoes: --Tomatoes are a favorite crop in many home gardens, but they do require a lot of care because they are prone to pests and diseases.
- [New Mural, ‘Kind of Like Sunshine,' at Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/new-mural-kind-of-like-sunshine-at-feeding-chittenden-2/) - (NECN) "A project in Burlington, Vermont, is using art to uplift a hard-working charity, while helping that nonprofit with a job its own tight budget wouldn't otherwise have had room for. "It's popping out now," said Midhat Hadzic of Feeding Chittenden, Vermont's largest provider of direct emergency food support, referring to how the nonprofit’s formerly
- [New Mural, ‘Kind of Like Sunshine,' at Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/new-mural-kind-of-like-sunshine-at-feeding-chittenden/) - (NECN) "A project in Burlington, Vermont, is using art to uplift a hard-working charity, while helping that nonprofit with a job its own tight budget wouldn't otherwise have had room for. "It's popping out now," said Midhat Hadzic of Feeding Chittenden, Vermont's largest provider of direct emergency food support, referring to how the nonprofit’s formerly
- [Plant Tip #1-- Trellising](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/plant-tip-1-trellising/) - With seeds maturing and transplants settling into their new home it's time to support your plant friends! Some plants like to have something to grab onto as they grow, like these peas in our garden. Trellising is a highly effective gardening technique that raises plants off the ground in order to keep them healthy and
- [Hunger Activist's Cross Country Tour Stops at Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/hunger-activists-cross-country-tour-stops-at-feeding-chittenden/) - (WCAX) Joel Berg, the CEO of Hunger Free America, visited Feeding Chittenden on Wednesday, June 2nd. He stopped by as a part of an 8,000 mile cross country tour and spoke with Feeding Chittenden staff, members of the Burlington community, and Thea Wurzburg, Constituent Services Representative for Congressman Peter Welch. Berg is pushing for the
- [Piloting our Order-Ahead Program](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/piloting-our-order-ahead-program/) - (Local 22 & 44) Anna, our donor & community engagement manager, discussed our new pilot program that takes a human centered approach with an order-ahead delivery system that aims to include culturally relevant foods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUPRy8CObyc
- [A New Class of Community Kitchen Academy Graduates!](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/1842-2/) - Cheers to Feeding Chittenden’s 34th Community Kitchen Academy class! Chefs Jim and Dave were extremely impressed with these students-- they made some true “five star” meals in Feeding Chittenden’s kitchen during the past couple of months, and distributed a total of 1,300 pounds of delicious free food to their community. Curtis, Jay, Greta, Jenna, and
- [Thank You Food Rescue Volunteers!](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/thank-you-food-rescue-volunteers/) - Our Food Rescue program is a important part of our work to increase food access while decreasing waste, and it wouldn’t be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers! Every week, they rescue the fresh foods that grocery stores can no longer sell so that they can be distributed for free to our neighbors.
- [A Letter to Our Amazing Volunteers](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/a-letter-to-our-amazing-volunteers/) - Dear Volunteers, On behalf of CVOEO, Feeding Chittenden (FC), and those we serve, I would like to give a huge thank you for your commitment to our community. As change is the only constant in life, it is not uncommon that any one of us may suddenly find ourselves faced with hardship. When this happens, the
- [Thank You Morning Meal Volunteers!](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/thank-you-morning-meal-volunteers/) - Every weekday morning from 6-8:30 and Sundays from 10 to 12, we have volunteers working hard in our kitchen. They chop veggies, flip pancakes, make sandwiches, and pack and distribute meals. When asked why they volunteer at Feeding Chittenden, all three volunteers present one Tuesday morning gave roughly the same answer: wanting to give back
- [Faces of Feeding Chittenden: Anna](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/faces-of-feeding-chittenden-anna/) - Anna, our Donor and Community Engagement Manager, started at Feeding Chittenden as our volunteer coordinator 7 years ago, and has been in her current role for over three years (you might recognize her, since she does most of our TV interviews!). Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Anna was drawn to Feeding Chittenden after doing an AmeriCorps
- [Faces of Feeding Chittenden: Greta](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/faces-of-feeding-chittenden-greta/) - Our newest Faces of Feeding Chittenden spotlight is Greta, a current Community Kitchen Academy (CKA) student! Greta has been cooking all her life, and is already an expert-- each year, she says she’s in charge of not one but Two family Thanksgiving meals. But despite the skills she came in with, she’s still learning valuable
- [1 Year of Covid-19 Changes](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/1-year-of-covid-19-changes/) - Today marks one year since we adopted our Covid-19 program changes at Feeding Chittenden, and we’re happy to say that we have not had to close down once over the course of the pandemic. It’s been far from easy, and we’ve been forced to make some tough decisions along the way. But we’re proud of
- [2020 highlights](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/2020-highlights/) - 2020 was a year unlike any other-- the global pandemic led us to change our programs in order to provide food for more families than ever. --The Morning Meal Program serves a hot breakfast to anyone in need and prepares pre-made meals to those who can’t cook for themselves or need immediate hunger relief. This
- [Combating the Food Shelf Stigma](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/combating-the-food-shelf-stigma/) - We couldn't agree more with Gretchen. It’s time to get rid of the stigma around utilizing a food shelf, because food insecurity is not the fault of the person experiencing it. Between covid-19 and its countless impacts, hunger has become a reality for more Vermonters than ever this year. As Gretchen explained, “we’re all having
- [Congrats CKA fall 2020 graduates!](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/congrats-cka-fall-2020-graduates/) - “What do we do here? Restore people’s spirits through food.” These are the words of Jim Logan, the head Chef instructor of our CKA (Community Kitchen Academy). Today, Rouma, Jess, and Jason officially graduated from the CKA! Over the course of seven weeks, they learned a lot-- Jess says one of the most valuable take-aways
- [Feeding Chittenden Launches Online Platform](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-launches-online-platform/) - (WCAX) Feeding Chittenden has piloted their order ahead system with fellow CVOEO program, Head Start. This collaboration allows for families to order online and get the food they need. Check out the full story here.
- [Bernie Sanders Meme Merchandise Earns $1.8 Million for Vermont Charities](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/bernie-sanders-meme-merchandise-earns-1-8-million-for-vermont-charities/) - (NYTIMES) "Rob Meehan, the director of Feeding Chittenden, an emergency food provider in Burlington, Vt., said on Thursday that the group was “delighted by this gift.” “Senator Sanders has been a champion for people who experience hunger,” he said, “and this gift will go directly to purchase food to be distributed through our Food Access
- [Faces of Feeding Chittenden: Marcy](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/faces-of-feeding-chittenden-marcy/) - Due to ongoing health concerns, Marcy is a recipient of the Feeding Chittenden Homebound Delivery program, which has served our most at-risk neighbors during the pandemic. This program allows her not only to stay home and cook for herself, but to help feed families throughout her neighborhood. Marcy's chicken soup is a crowd pleaser-- she
- [Order-Ahead System in the Works for Local Food Shelf](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/order-ahead-system-in-the-works-for-local-food-shelf/) - BURLINGTON, Vt. (MYNBC5) — Like many food shelves, Feeding Chittenden has seen the number of people coming to them for services grow throughout the pandemic. The team felt they could handle it, quickly transitioning to non-contact hot meal handouts and food deliveries. Hannah Harrington, the annual fund manager, couldn't shake the feeling their pre-packaged boxes
- [Feeding Chittenden Taking Annual Turkey Drive Virtual this Year](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-taking-annual-turkey-drive-virtual-this-year/) - BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With more people in need this holiday season, Feeding Chittenden is coming up short on their Thanksgiving meal goal. “We want to make sure every family has a full Thanksgiving meal," said Anna McMahon with Feeding Chittenden. McMahon says their mission hasn’t changed, but the method to reach their goal has.
- [Annual Charity Drives Go Virtual in Pandemic](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/annual-charity-drives-go-virtual-in-pandemic/) - BURLINGTON, Vt. (MYNBC5) — Feeding Chittenden started giving out the turkeys Wednesday, but they only have enough to help feed 750 families experiencing food insecurity. "A little bit goes a long way," McMahon said. "Even a donation of $25 -- that will help feed a family of four." Check Out the full Story Here.
- [Feeding Chittenden's Annual Turkey Round Up Goes Virtual](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittendens-annual-turkey-round-up-goes-virtual/) - (SEVENDAYS) Like so many events this year, the annual Turkey Round-Up at Feeding Chittenden has gone online. In years past, community members dropped off turkeys in person at the food shelf's North Winooski Avenue building in Burlington. This year, they can make virtual donations to reach the goal of feeding 3,500 food-insecure families this holiday season.
- [Faces of Feeding Chittenden: Will Peery](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/faces-of-feeding-chittenden-will-peery/) - Will has been volunteering at Feeding Chittenden for more than 10 years, averaging 16 hours per week! In pre-Covid times, what he enjoyed most about Feeding Chittenden was "socializing with the staff and customers." Since the start of the pandemic, he has found other things to do on-site, including helping us improve our operating systems
- [Faces of Feeding Chittenden: Edi Abeneto](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/edi-abeneto/) - Edi is our grocery distribution coordinator, and if you’ve ever been to Feeding Chittenden, you likely recognize him. He’s been working at Feeding Chittenden for 13 years! Edi believes in the work done at Feeding Chittenden because he sees how hunger impacts all parts of individuals’ lives. He says, “ if we had zero hunger
- [Thanksgiving 2020 with Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/thanksgiving2020/) - Thanksgiving will look different for each of us this year, but Feeding Chittenden is committed to providing food assistance and resources to our community this holiday season. Our primary goal is to maintain the health and safety of recipients, volunteers, partners, and staff. Since the onset of COVID-19, Feeding Chittenden has seen a 38% increase
- [Feeding Chittenden Response to COVID-19 Crisis:](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-response-to-covid-19-crisis/) - Feeding Chittenden is committed to providing food assistance and resources to the nearly 12,000 people we serve annually and those affected by the COVID-19 crisis. We have made changes to meal and grocery distribution in order to reduce contact and ensure implementation of infection control and prevention procedures. Feeding Chittenden’s goal is to maintain the
- [Burlington Subaru's Share the Love Fundraiser - November 14 through January 2](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/burlington-subarus-share-the-love-fundraiser-november-14-through-january-2/) - When you share the love, you change lives. Over the last 11 years, through the Share the Love Event, Subaru of America and its participating retailers have donated more than $145 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national and over 1,170 hometown charities. In this, our 12th year, we are on track to
- [Feeding Chittenden Kicks Off Annual Turkey Round-Up](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-kicks-off-annual-turkey-round-up/) - Local 22 & Local 44’s Spencer Thomas set out to Feeding Chittenden in Burlington, Vermont, for their annual Turkey Round-Up. The emergency food provider is trying to collect 4,500 turkey’s this year, with hopes to feed families in need all across Chittenden County. The food shelf will be accepting turkeys, fixings, as well as monetary donations.
- [SNAP Challenge: What it's really like to eat on a tight budget](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/snap-challenge-what-its-really-like-to-eat-on-a-tight-budget/) - BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week wraps up on Sunday. To show support, some people in Vermont have decided to take the 3SquaresVT Challenge. The challenge is to eat on the average 3Squares benefit, formerly known as food stamps. For an individual, that's $36 per week, or about $5.14 a day or $1.71
- [Local couple challenges community with turkey match to help food-insecure families](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/local-couple-challenges-community-with-turkey-match-to-help-food-insecure-families/) - (VTDIGGER) Burlington, VT— Community members Chip and Mary Hart are calling on fellow Vermonters to donate turkeys to Feeding Chittenden, formerly the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, and they will match the next 500 turkeys donated! Thanksgiving is less than a month away and Feeding Chittenden is 3,873 short of their 4,500 goal. Learn more.
- [Special Thanksgiving Hours](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/special-thanksgiving-hours/)
- [Meet Our First AmeriCorps VISTA](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/meet-our-first-americorps-vista/) - Hi everyone! My name Linnie Trimmer and I am serving as Feeding Chittenden’s AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America). I am the first of at least three VISTAs that will be serving with Feeding Chittenden and could not be more excited to learn more about all the amazing programs going on here and help
- [Editorial: Helping your local food shelf](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/editorial-helping-your-local-food-shelf/) - (MyNBC5) SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — For many of us, the holiday season brings fond thoughts and memories of family holiday dinners. But many others in our community don’t have the financial resources to fill their holiday tables with the kind of meal that so many of us take for granted. Feeding Chittenden - formally known
- [Here's how you can you help food-insecure Chittenden County residents this Thanksgiving](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/heres-how-you-can-you-help-food-insecure-chittenden-county-residents-this-thanksgiving/) - From the Burlington Free Press Online: "Have plenty to be thankful for this Turkey Day? You might consider channeling that spirit of gratitude into making a donation to support local families facing food insecurity..." Read more from the Free Press here.
- [Feeding Chittenden partners with CCV to coordinate satellite food shelf](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-partners-with-ccv-to-coordinate-satellite-food-shelf/) - WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) College students have a lot on their plate, but many struggle to put food on it. That's why the eligible students at the Community College of Vermont can now get their meals and groceries for free. Feeding Chittenden is building a satellite food shelf at CCV's Winooski academic center. Organizers say under
- [Trotting of the Turkeys in Burlington](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/trotting-of-the-turkeys-in-burlington/) - BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Saturday marked the 6th Annual Trotting of the Turkeys. Dozens marched down Church Street with the University of Vermont's pep band and dance team to support the Burlington Sunrise Rotary Club and Feeding Chittenden. The goal was to raise enough money for at least 500 birds, and that goal was believed to
- [How City Market is Helping Low Income Vermonters Get Healthy Foods](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/how-city-market-is-helping-low-income-vermonters-get-healthy-foods/) - City Market runs a Food for All program that gives low income Vermonters an opportunity to access healthy, local foods. Below we have outlined the program with information we got from their website: http://www.citymarket.coop/foodforall. City Market’s Food for All (FFA) is a discount program that is working to increase food access to low income Vermonters.
- [What is an AmeriCorps VISTA?](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/what-is-an-americorps-vista/) - Over the next three years we will have three different AmeriCorps member serving here at Feeding Chittenden. We are so excited for all that they will do to help our organization but thought it would be important for everyone to have some background information! So, starting with a more general question: what is AmeriCorps? Nationalservice.gov
- [Feeding Chittenden sees 30% increase in need](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/feeding-chittenden-sees-30-increase-in-need/) - BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) As the temperatures start to drop, a local food shelf says their need for donations goes up. Feeding Chittenden says they've seen a 30 percent increase in the number of people reaching out for services this past year. The organization, formerly known as the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, says they see 200-300 people
- [City Market's Rally for Change Program Hits $1 million, Benefits Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/city-markets-rally-for-change-program-hits-1-million-benefits-feeding-chittenden/) - (VTDigger) Burlington, VT – City Market is excited to share that in September, they surpassed $1 Million in donations through the Rally for Change program since it launched in October, 2014. Rally for Change allows members and customers to “round up” to the nearest dollar when they check-out at City Market. At the end of
- [What Matters This Week: Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/what-matters-this-week-feeding-chittenden/) - Local 22 & Local 44’s Lauren Maloney talks with Anna McMahon, community engagement manager with Feeding Chittenden, formerly the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. McMahon said the new logo and branding campaign reflects the scope of the organization’s work, which includes grocery deliveries for people with disabilities and a food truck that provides free community meals.
- [New Name, New Logo for Feeding Chittenden](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/new-name-new-logo-for-feeding-chittenden/) - https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/new-name-new-logo-for-chittenden-emergency-food-shelf/
- [COMMUNITY KITCHEN ACADEMY ANNOUNCES NEW CHEF INSTRUCTOR](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/community-kitchen-academy-announces-new-chef-instructor/) - August 28, 2013, Burlington, VT – The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, in partnership with the Vermont Foodbank, are proud to announce and welcome James Consentino as the Chef Instructor of Community Kitchen Academy (CKA). James joins the CKA team from ARAMARK in the Northeast Region where he served as the Senior Food Quality and Standards Manager.
- [GIVING SEASON: BURLINGTON FOOD SHELF INNOVATES TO FEED MORE](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/giving-season-burlington-food-shelf-innovates-to-feed-more/) - Tiffany Griffiths examined the canned foods and meat at the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf as she gathered her bounty for the rest of the week a few weeks before Thanksgiving. “It’s hit or miss if you’re lucky,” Griffiths said, explaining that some days at the food shelf, it is impossible to find what she is
- [HOMEBOUND DELIVERY PROGRAM](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/hello-world-2/) - http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/story/chittenden-emergency-food-shelf-homebound-delivery/d/story/85bxnuIigUa4aM1CR1Vifg Our Feed A Family Campaign is in full swing.Generous people have been donating items that will go directly to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf.We truly hope our efforts make a big impact this holiday season. So while we’re helping stock the shelves, some people have trouble getting there at all. They turn to the
- [‘ANTICIPATING A TOUGH WINTER’](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/hello-world/) - Christine Cousineau will get by with an $11 cut in her monthly food stamp allotment, she said, but she’ll feel it. “Eleven dollars cuts me back on milk, bread, maybe even meat,” said Cousineau of Burlington, a 64-year-old former machine operator on disability because of arthritis. As of Nov. 1, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

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- [Homepage](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/) - Supporting the Champlain Valley for over 50 years We Believe Access to food is a human right Feeding Champlain Valley works to alleviate hunger by feeding people & cultivating opportunities. Our services include education and training, grocery distribution, meal production, food rescue, deliveries to homes and food access sites, an online market, food kiosks, and a
- [Remembering Feeding Champlain Valley in your Will or Trust](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/ways-to-give/remembering-feeding-champlain-valley-in-your-will-or-trust/) - Remembering Feeding Champlain Valley in your Will or Trust Leave a legacy and ensure a hunger-free future. By including Feeding Champlain Valley in your estate plans, you ensure our community receives the food and support they need. Your contribution provides vital help and hope to our community in the fight against hunger. Popular Planned Giving
- [Publications](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/publications/) - Publications Feeding Champlain Valley is constantly expanding our reach - we believe everyone deserves access to healthy food. Summer 2026 Full Plates Report Previous Full Plates Reports and Publications Full Plates Spring 2026 Report Full Plates Winter 2026 Report Full Plates Fall 2025 Report Full Plates Summer 2025 Report Full Plates Spring 2025 Report Full
- [Our Staff](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/our-staff/) - Our Staff During the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity in Vermont rose by 33 percent according to a University of Vermont Study 431 Average meals served each day to individuals and families by Feeding Champlain Valley Our Staff Rob Meehan Director 802-658-7939ext. 22 rmeehan@cvoeo.org Anna McMahon Associate Director 802-658-7939ext. 32 amcmahon@cvoeo.org Operations Midhat Hadzic Food
- [Homepage - Back Up](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/homepage-back-up/) - Supporting the Champlain Valley for over 50 years We Believe Access to food is a human right Feeding Champlain Valley works to alleviate hunger by feeding people & cultivating opportunities. Our services include education and training, grocery distribution, meal production, food rescue, deliveries to homes and food access sites, an online market, food kiosks, and a
- [Partnerships](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/partnerships/) - Partnerships We are proud to partner with social service agencies, agricultural groups and clinicians. Some of our many wonderful partners: Addison County Relocalization Network (ACORN) Abenaki Food Shelf Ben & Jerry’s Bi-State Primary Care Bridges to Health C.P. Smith Elementary School Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources (CIDER) Coffee Enterprises Community Action Network Edmunds Elementary School
- [Monthly Giving](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/give-monthly/) - Fill plates and hearts every month You can give our community food and comfort every month when you join the Full Plates Club! No one deserves to go hungry. Too many of our community members have to make the impossible choice between buying medicine, affording housing, and purchasing food. 2 in 5 people in Vermont
- [What We Do](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/what-we-do/) - What We Do Feeding Champlain Valley works to alleviate hunger in Vermont by feeding people and cultivating opportunities. We believe food is a human right. 77,000+ Meals Prepared 40% Of our food has been donated and rescued 262+ Volunteers giving their time to help Feeding Champlain Valley focuses on 3 priorities: Increasing Food Access: Online
- [Addison County](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/addison-county/) - Addison County Feeding Champlain Valley’s Addison Food Hub provides essential food access to community members in Addison County. The Addison Food Hub Since its opening in 2022, the Addison Food Hub has housed online ordering and community pick up programs. In early 2025, we relocated our food pantry from the Addison Community Action offices to the
- [Franklin & Grand Isle Counties](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/franklin-grand-isle-counties/) - Franklin & Grand Isle Counties Healthy Roots Collaborative, NorthWest Family Foods, and the Richford Food Shelf play an important role in helping provide food assistance for community members across northwest Vermont. NorthWest Family Foods, the Richford Food Shelf, and Healthy Roots Collaborative Feeding Champlain Valley operates two food shelves serving residents of Franklin and Grand
- [Food Access Network Initiative](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/food-access-network-initiative/) - Food Access Network Initiative We are working to ensure the viability of hunger relief programming throughout the Champlain Valley. 2 Million An average of 2 million pounds of food is distributed each year by Feeding Champlain Valley Food Access Network Initiative Find a healthcare provider, farm, nonprofit, or other provider near you: In an effort
- [Chittenden County](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/chittenden-county/) - Chittenden County Feeding Champlain Valley provides a wide range of essential items to community members across Chittenden County, including fresh produce, baked goods, canned and dry goods, prepared meals, toiletries, and more. Feeding Champlain Valley At our location in Burlington’s Old North End, our culinary staff prepare and serve hot meals made with locally sourced
- [Get Help](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/get-help/) - Get Help With the help of thousands of caring community supporters and volunteers, we look forward to continuing our work to fight hunger, build community, and create opportunities for our neighbors facing hunger for many years to come. Community Resources Below we have listed some of the resources available to community members in need. We
- [Groceries & Meal Production](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/groceries-meal-production/) - Groceries & Meal Production Feeding Champlain Valley is constantly expanding our reach - we believe everyone deserves access to healthy food. Our Food Shelves Are you or someone you know having difficulty providing food for you and/or your family? For community members experiencing food insecurity, Feeding Champlain Valley has food shelves in Chittenden, Addison, and
- [Give Food & Supplies](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/give-food-supplies/) - Give Food & Supplies When you host a food and/or fund drive, or donate directly from your farm, garden or business, your contributions bring hope and sustenance to people facing food insecurity. 2 in 5 people in Vermont are experiencing hunger. Host a Traditional Food Drive A traditional food drive allows you to collect non-perishable
- [Volunteer](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer “I started volunteering because I wanted to give back. And then I got to know people—the volunteers, the people who are employed here, and it was different than my experience at other nonprofits. It really seems like this is a nonprofit that cares about the community and is really behind your mission, and doing
- [The Fund to Feed](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/the-fund-to-feed/) - THE FUND TO FEED A new campaign publicly launched in spring 2024, The Fund to Feed Champlain Valley has ambitious goals: We'll renovate and expand Burlington's Community Resource & Food Access Center. We'll strategically invest food in distribution centers and networks in Addison and Franklin Counties, and add a new hub in Grand Isle County.
- [Ways to Give](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/ways-to-give/) - Ways to Give Give Now - Help end hunger today. Other Ways to Give Learn more about the many other ways to donate. Every dollar makes a difference, we couldn't do this hunger relief work without you. Feeding Champlain Valley is a program of CVOEO, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Tax ID 03-0216837.
- [Latest News](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/latest-news/) - Latest News Stay up-to-date with the Feeding Champlain Valley community. Sign up for the CVOEO newsletter to have the latest news sent right to your inbox.
- [Our Purpose](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/our-purpose/) - About Us For 50 years, Feeding Champlain Valley has worked to address hunger through innovative programs rooted in compassion, dignity, and inclusivity. 10,000 pounds of food are rescued by Feeding Champlain Valley each Month Our Purpose Feeding Champlain Valley strives to increase access to nourishing food, provide more variety in our food offerings, and cultivate
- [Ways to Give - OLD](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/ways-to-give-old/) - Ways to Give Give Now - Help end hunger today. Other Ways to Give Learn more about the many other ways to donate. Every dollar makes a difference, we couldn't do this hunger relief work without you. Feeding Champlain Valley is a program of CVOEO, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Tax ID 03-0216837.
- [Get Involved](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved You can help us build a stronger, more connected Vermont. There are many ways to make an impact today. 2 in 5 people in Vermont are experiencing hunger. Give Time Are you looking for a way to give back and make a positive impact in your community? Consider volunteering your time at Feeding
- [Apply Online](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/apply-online/) - Volunteer Application Form We are not currently accepting new applications due to a transition in staffing. Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Please contact Samantha Green at sgreen@cvoeo.org to learn more.
- [Apply Online (Closed Applications)](https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/apply-online-2/) - Volunteer Application Form Click here to read the Volunteer Code of Conduct. We are currently pausing on accepting new volunteers at this moment, please check again in the future!
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