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.
350
Average meals served per day to sites
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:
Food Access Network Initiative
Feeding Champlain Valley uses an online ordering and delivery system with partner organizations to meet food insecure Vermonters where they are at.
Groceries & Meal Production
Feeding Champlain Valley offers weekly groceries, prepared meals, and household items. Meals are delivered daily to pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens.
Cultivating Opportunity:
Outreach & Referrals
Our trained staff help connect people with critical programs like 3SquaresVT, WIC, and other vital resources that help contribute to the food security and economic stability of low income households. Staff are advocates for community members and help them navigate the complex application processes for assistance programs.
Gleaning
Our staff rescues quality vegetables and fruits from farms and redistributes to charitable food sites. Feeding Champlain Valley also works with local schools to bring students to farms for gleaning field trips. Students learn about agriculture and the local food system while gleaning local produce that will be distributed throughout the community.
Strengthening Community
Building Strong Bonds
We build and strengthen community through partnerships that innovate and expand our programs and services.
We purchase from local farms and businesses, rescue and re-purpose food that would otherwise be wasted, and use environmentally friendly practices such as composting, recycling, and electric delivery vehicles.