Recent Press Coverage
June 20, 2010, Burlington Free Press
Hunger in the season of plenty
"In the state of Vermont, there are 29,000 kids who eat free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch during the school year," says Marissa Parisi, executive director of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger (VTCECH). "But in the summer only 5,000 have access to any sort of meal program... continue reading
June 10, 2010, Bennington Banner
Farmers’ markets taking advantage of 3SquaresVT
While more farmers’ markets statewide are being outfitted to handle 3SquaresVT benefits and debit card transfers, at least one market thinks they could be used more. "I believe that it is very much underutilized," said Steven Trubitt, president of the Walloomsac Farmer’s Market in Bennington... continue reading
June 9, 2010, Burlington Free Press
Hunger is rising in Vermont while we celebrate local food
There is a lot happening with food these days -- nationally and in Vermont. You can't open a newspaper without reading about localvorism, farmers markets, community gardens, cooking classes, wine tastings, and what's in season and how to prepare it. Our state is at the forefront of the nation's food movement... continue reading
May 25, 2010, Burlington Free Press
Letters: Nutrition programs cartoon is misleading
As the executive director of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, I would like to address the mischaracterization of the federal nutrition programs in the May 17 editorial cartoon. This cartoon portrayed the federal nutrition programs as expensive, ineffective and poor quality... continue reading
March 26, 2010, Fox 44 News
Increasing Enrollment in Food Stamp Program
It's no surprise people are going without in these tough times. And for some, they're choosing pride, over help. But according to a recent federal report, not enough people are applying for food stamps... play online video or continue reading
March 19, 2010, The Northfield News
Discipline Problems In School May Be Due To Child Hunger
The Principal of Montpelier Elementary School, Tim Franke, knows that the reason a child acts out in school may be hunger. “Students will be uncomfortable and when asked what is the trouble, may admit that they had not eaten that day or even the night before,” reported Tim Franke to the Hunger Council of Washington County... continue reading
March 18, 2010, Burlington Free Press
Vermont department streamlines services
April Goodrich used to work in the Morrisville district office of the Department for Children and Families, working with local clients seeking benefits. Today, the Hyde Park woman takes calls from clients all over the state from a desk in Waterbury, part of a new system that state officials say will be more efficient... continue reading
March 16, 2010, CCTV
Hunger Advocacy in Vermont
Fran Stoddard interviews Campaign board member Jim Morse and Director of Public Policy and Research, Dorigen Keeney... play online video
January 10, 2010, Burlington Free Press
Use of food stamps soars in Vermont
Vermonters using food stamps have increased nearly 80 percent over the last four years, and about 1 in 8 state residents now relies on this federally funded program. But Vermont's food-security profile also includes two other noteworthy statistics... continue reading
January 4, 2010, Examiner.com
Program offers cooking and nutrition classes to fight hunger
Food insecurity, defined as the lack of access to enough food to meet basic nutritional needs at all times due to diminished financial resources, and hunger are real issues in Vermont. Indeed, Vermont has been ranked as the 6th hungriest state in the nation, down from 14th in the last report which was a three year average... continue reading
December 15, 2009, CCTV
Live at 5:25: 3SquaresVT
Can a new name & focused outreach help feed one of the nation's hungriest states? Host Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur interviews Campaign staff member Angela Smith-Dieng about 3SquaresVT (formerly Food Stamps)... play online video
December 14, 2009, Bennington Banner
Number of children getting free school breakfasts is up
More Vermont children are eating free breakfast at school, according to figures released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), a national non-profit group that works against hunger and malnutrition. According to the School Breakfast Scorecard for 2009... continue reading
December 13, 2009, Burlington Free Press
My Turn: Freedom from hunger as a human right
This November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that shows that Vermont is the sixth-hungriest state in the nation, with one in 20 households skipping meals regularly. How can this be, when at the same time a city like Burlington has been called one of the healthiest cities in America? ... continue reading
December 13, 2009, Burlington Free Press
Vermont 3rd in breakfast participation
Remember the child whose growling stomach could be heard all around the classroom? He might be quieter now. The number of low-income Vermont children who eat breakfast daily at school hit almost 15,000 and jumped 15.5 percent this year, the largest increase in the nation, according to a new report... continue reading
December 9, 2009, Times Argus
Join fight against hunger
The USDA recently released a report revealing that Vermont is the 6th hungriest state in the nation. How can this be, when at the same time Burlington has been called one of the healthiest cities in America? Hunger in Vermont is hidden and subtle, but at the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, we hear the stories that reinforce the grim statistics... continue reading
December 8, 2009, Brattleboro Reformer
Free school breakfast rates jump
Nola Corbeil, the food service director for Brattleboro’s elementary schools, heard about the new report that shows a steep increase in the participation rate of children receiving free school breakfasts, but she didn’t have to read the fine print to know that the numbers are increasing...continue reading
December 3, 2009, Fox 44 News
Hunger on the rise in Vermont
Children keep Norma Jean Willard busy and happy. She says they're a big reason why when Norma Jean and her husband began struggling financially last year, and needed help to feed them, she didn't hesitate to ask for it... continue reading or play online video
November 24, 2009, NECN
Hunger on the rise, expected to get worse in Vermont
The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf in Burlington, Vermont, is like a well-oiled machine these days. This is always a busy time - as low-income families plan their Thanksgiving feasts on limited budgets ... continue reading
November 24, 2009, Burlington Free Press
Vermont hunger on the rise
A federal government report ranking Vermont the sixth hungriest state in the country may come as a surprise to many, but officials say they have seen signs the problem is growing in Vermont. In the new report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said 12 percent of Vermont households struggled to get enough food... continue reading
November 23, 2009, Vermont Public Radio
Vermont Edition: Hunger Worsens in Vermont
Hunger in the U.S. is at its highest level since 1995. And according to a new USDA report, 12% of Vermont households struggle with hunger. We look into why the issue of hunger is so persistent, and whether or not it's a problem that's ever solvable... continue reading or play audio
November 18, 2009, Burlington Free Press
Vermont tops list of healthiest states
Vermont either retained or reclaimed its title as the healthiest state -- depending on how you measure.
The organizations that produce the annual report used a new methodology this year, retroactively
changing Vermont's 2008 first-place ranking to fourth.... continue reading
November 17, 2009, CCTV
Live at 5:25PM: Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
Host Fran Stoddard interviews Campaign staff members Dorigen Keeney and Mitzi Johnson on the subjects of 3SquaresVT, the Child Care Food Program,
and more... play online video
November 17, 2009, Brattleboro Reformer
Vermont food stamp usage jumps 39%
Vermont had one of the largest increases in the country in the percentage of people using food stamps last year, according to data released this month from the U.S Department of Agriculture. Between August 2008 and August 2009 the number of people... continue reading
November 17, 2009, Bennington Banner
Vermont sees increase in food stamp usage
Vermont had one of the largest increases in the country in the percentage of people using food stamps last year, according to data released this month from the U.S Department of Agriculture. Between August 2008 and August 2009 the number of people... continue reading
November 16, 2009, Fox 44 News
UVM Students Raise Hunger Awareness
Trying to buy four days of food for $20 is no easy task, but some UVM students are attempting the ‘near impossible’ that millions of Americans are forced to do each day. That's why senior Hannah Beal has a special shopping list this week... continue reading or play online video
October 14, 2009, Burlington Free Press
Group raises awareness about childhood hunger
Deana Novembrino of Williston and a crew from The Vermont Dietetic Association and dietetics students from the University of Vermont participated in Hike for Hunger 2009 at Mount Philo in Charlotte on Oct. 3. The event was held to raise awareness about childhood hunger and to raise money for the Cooking for Life Program... continue reading
September 27, 2009, Burlington Free Press
Vermont's glean teams share bounty
Sometimes, to get a job done, you have to equip two dozen teenagers with knives.
It worked on Thursday.
In two sun-soaked hours, the South Burlington High School students sliced through 250 pounds of mixed salad greens — a harvest destined for charity... continue reading
September 26, 2009, Brattleboro Reformer
More Vermonters using food stamps
One in eight Vermonters were participating in the food stamp program at the end of August, according to the state campaign to end childhood hunger. Statistics from the campaign indicate 80,000 Vermont residents are participating in 3SquaresVT... continue reading
September 18, 2009, Times Argus
Agencies see hunger growing
As the effects of an ailing economy trickle deeper into Vermont communities, area residents are flocking in higher numbers to food pantries and government-funded nutrition programs.
In the Barre-Montpelier region, where unemployment rates tipped 9 percent... continue reading
September 4, 2009, WCAX News
More Vermonters Turn to Food Stamps
More Vermonters are signing up for food stamps or the 3 Squares program-- another indication we are still in a recession. More than 35 million Americans are receiving help to buy their food. That's a 22 percent increase over last year at this time... continue reading
September 3, 2009, Fox 44 News
Farmers' Market Gets Boosts Thanks To 3SquaresVT
The theme at the farmers' market in Winooski Thursday was buying local. Karolyn Lalumiere grew up on a dairy farm and now grows vegetables. Lalumiere says farmers' markets account for most of her business. She sells veggies at up to ten different markets every week... continue reading or play online video
August 25, 2009, Seven Days Staff Blog
Rising Star Chef Food and Wine Show
This summer's excess of extraordinary food continued Saturday in an unprepossessing field across the street from the Topnotch Resort & Spa. A smallish, white tent held a dozen stations staffed by some of the country's culinary luminaries... continue reading
August 19, 2009, WCAX News
What's Cooking: "Mock Sushi for Kids" Cooking Demo
Topnotch Resort & Spa Executive Chef
Mark Timms demonstrates preparing healthy snacks for kids, and promotes the Rising Star Chef Food & Wine Show to benefit the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger on Saturday, August 22nd... play online video
August 19, 2009, Rutland Herald
Health Talk: Good food helps make good health
For the many Vermonters who work hard to make ends meet in these tough times, 3SquaresVT can help you buy healthy food for your family. It is a federal nutrition program administered by the Vermont Department for Children and Families. Monthly benefits... continue reading
July 30, 2009, Stowe Reporter
Hunger doesn't take a vacation
School is out for summer and once again sidewalks are
echoing with the sounds of little sneakers. But for many
children the end-of-the-year dismissal bell also marks
the end of federally funded free breakfast and lunch
programs. That means parents who rely on these
programs to help feed their children are faced with a
greater struggle to make ends meet... continue reading
July 22, 2009, Burlington Free Press
Refugees find outlet in culinary program
Cooking for Life, a program that has grown from a collaboration between the University of Vermont’s Extended Food and Nutrition Education Program and the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, has been making its mark in the state. With up to 80 series a year since 1999, Cooking for Life has provided education for thousands of low-income... continue reading
July 16, 2009, WPTZ News
Eat Healthy, Save Money
A cooking class in Vermont is targeting a new type of student. The class, which teaches nutritious cooking on a budget is filled this session with students who are new to the area, and to the country. Kamala Kuikel has always liked to cook. But the 32 year-old refugee from Bhutan wants to improve and expand her skills in the kitchen... play online video
July 8, 2009, Burlington Free Press
Report: 24K VT Kids Without School Meals During Summer
More than 20,000 Vermont children who rely on free and reduced price meals during the school year do not have access to these same meals during the summer months, according to a national report released today by the Food Research and Action Center. The report released today reveals that 4,684 of the 29,000 children... continue reading
June 26, 2009, CCTV
Summer Food for Children Kick-Off Celebration
On June 26, Lisa Pino, Deputy Administrator of the nation’s food and nutrition programs at the USDA, Vermont Secretary of Human Services, Rob Hofmann, Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss, the Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger teamed up to kick-off 2009 summer food programs... play online video
June 16, 2009, Brattleboro Reformer
More kids expected for free lunches
As the final days of the school year wind down, directors of summer lunch programs
are preparing for what they say will be a very busy season. But while federally funded programs in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls continue to grow, the more rural areas of Windham County, and all of Vermont, remain largely unserved by the free summer meals... continue reading |
