Press Releases
May 15, 2010
3SquaresVT Can Help Eligible Military Families
Vermont’s military families make great sacrifices for the good of our country; they shouldn’t have to worry about having enough money to buy healthy food at the same time. 3SquaresVT (formerly Food Stamps) provides monthly benefits on a debit card to buy more food at the grocery store. It’s easy to use, and special rules help military families get even more benefits... continue reading
April 7, 2010
Vermont School Nutrition Association Responds to Jamie Oliver's "Food Revolution"
Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution,” a new series on ABC television, takes a hard look at eating habits in Huntington, West Virginia – including food served in schools. Huntington was named the unhealthiest city in America according to a report published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The same report labeled Burlington, Vermont as... continue reading
December 14, 2009
Participation in 3SquaresVT (Formerly Food Stamps) Up 55% in Two Years
At the end of October, 82,770 Vermonters were participating in 3SquaresVT (formerly Food Stamps). That is more than 1 in 8 Vermonters and a 55% increase from October 2007, just two years ago. The program, administered through the Department for Children and Families, now brings double the money into Vermont than it did in 2007... continue reading
December 7, 2009
Vermont Has Largest Increase in School Breakfast Program in Nation
On an average school day, almost 15,000 low-income Vermont school children eat a free school breakfast, according to the School Breakfast Scorecard 2009, an annual report issued by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). This is a 15.5% increase over the previous school year – the largest percent increase in the nation... continue reading
November 17, 2009
1 in 8 Vermont Households are Hungry
Hunger is escalating in Vermont faster than in most other states, according to a new report released yesterday. Over 14,000 Vermont households (1 in 20) are suffering the most severe form of hunger, where adults frequently go without food. This number has tripled since 2000, putting Vermont 6th in the nation... continue reading
November 11, 2009
Cooking on a Budget this Thanksgiving
Want to prepare a healthy meal this Thanksgiving, but need to stick to a budget? Try these easy recipes from the Cooking for Life Program, a partnership of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger and UVM Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program... continue reading
October 27, 2009
Hunger Council Finds Hope Despite Rising Poverty in Vermont
A group of community leaders and concerned citizens shared stories last week of how the actions of citizens and organizations are helping to reduce hunger in Chittenden County despite rising rates of poverty and job loss. The Hunger Council of Chittenden County... continue reading
October 6, 2009
Hunger is Increasing in Washington County
It may come as a surprise to many Vermonters that their neighbors are going without food or depending on inexpensive, poor quality food for weeks at a time. Too many in our community don’t have enough money to buy more nutritious food – and the situation is getting worse. The Washington County Hunger Council recently heard many stories... continue reading
September 24, 2009
Over 80,000 Vermonters Now Receiving 3SquaresVT Benefits
At the end of August, 2009, over 80,000 Vermonters were participating in 3SquaresVT (formerly Food Stamps). That is more than 1 in 8 Vermonters. Collectively, this brought in about 10 million Federal dollars to Vermont’s grocery stores and farmers’ markets in the month of August... continue reading
September 16, 2009
Hunger Rising in Washington County
Hunger is on the rise in Washington County. Community leaders gathered last Thursday in Montpelier to assess the state of hunger in Washington County and discuss strategies to address the issue. Pastor Ralph Howe of the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre stated “At our food shelf we are seeing many more people come in for assistance... continue reading
September 7, 2009
Laraway Youth and Family Services chosen as 2009 recipient of Marianne Metropoulos Humanitarian Award
Laraway, a Johnson-based agency serving at-risk children and their families, was selected for their outstanding efforts to end hunger in Vermont. For the last three summers, Laraway prepared free summer lunches which are disbursed to summer feeding programs across Lamoille County, feeding up to 180 children per day... continue reading
July 16, 2009
13,000 Seniors in Vermont May be Suffering from Hunger
Community and State leaders gathered today in Montpelier to discuss strategies to bring more food dollars to Vermont’s low-income seniors. According to Marissa Parisi, Executive Director of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, “Hunger is on the rise among senior citizens in Vermont... continue reading
July 14, 2009
NECI Teaches Bhutanese Refugees How to Cook on a Budget
On Monday, June 29, the New England Culinary Institute continued its collaboration with the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger’s Cooking for Life program to provide cooking and nutrition classes to low-income Vermonters. Hal Colston of NeighborKeepers... continue reading
July 8, 2009
24,000 Vermont Children without Healthy Meals this Summer
29,000 Vermont children rely on free and reduced price meals during the school year. However a national report released today by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) reveals that only 4,684 of these children have access to meals during the summer months. Although the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is federally-funded... continue reading
June 26, 2009, VTCECH Media Alert/Press Release
Summer Food for Children Kick-Off Celebration
One in six children in Vermont is at risk of going hungry. Over 29,000 Vermont children rely on free or reduced price school meals. Sarah Kunz, nutrition and policy specialist with the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, says “When schools close in June, many of these children lose their most important source of balanced nutrition... continue reading
May 13, 2009
Unique Partnership Forms Recipe to End Hunger
The Northfield Savings Bank Foundation today announced a $450,000 grant to continue its work with the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger (VTCECH) for an additional three years. This brings the Foundation’s total six-year commitment to VTCECH to $900,000... continue reading
September 2008, Food Research & Action Center
FRAC Resource for Reporters (.pdf)
This four-page brief is a resource from the Food Research Action Center (FRAC) for reporters and policy-makers concerned about hunger and the economy in the U.S. Click to read about hunger statistics and legislative updates.
Other News
Welcoming Our New Executive Director: Marissa Parisi, MS
In January 2009, Marissa Parisi joined the Campaign as our new Executive Director. Read her letter of introduction to our community partners and supporters about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Barack Obama & Joe Biden: Tackling Domestic Hunger (.pdf)
From 2000 to 2007, the number of individuals living in poverty rose by nearly 6 million, to a total of 37.3 million. Barack Obama and Joe Biden recognize that with rising food prices, existing benefits and programs are not enough to provide households with healthy meals. They have outlined several steps for protecting vulnerable individuals such as senior citizens, toddlers, and infants, with the goals of tackling poverty and eliminating childhood hunger by 2015. Click to read more about Barack Obama's hunger platform (.pdf).
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