Feeding Champlain Valley

Feeding Champlain Valley Feeding Champlain Valley fights hunger by creating community and cultivating opportunities.
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In August, Feeding Champlain Valley, Healthy Roots Collaborative, and CVOEO had a public showing of the mural that will ...
08/28/2026

In August, Feeding Champlain Valley, Healthy Roots Collaborative, and CVOEO had a public showing of the mural that will be going up on Healthy Roots Collaborative's Sheldon warehouse.

Corrine Yonce, the artist who is creating the mural showed guests at the Saint Albans Museum their vision of the project including sketches, references, and the local history tying the project back to the Franklin food systems that are all around Sheldon.

Thank you to all the came to support and check on the progress of the mural if you happen to pass by it next time you're in Franklin County!

It's still blueberry picking season at Feeding Champlain Valley! Peter Jenkins from Healthy Roots Collaborative had FCV ...
08/24/2026

It's still blueberry picking season at Feeding Champlain Valley! Peter Jenkins from Healthy Roots Collaborative had FCV members Laurel and Anna, who led a combined glean at Covered Bridge Blueberry Farm in Underhill.

We also had our final glean at Sweet Roots Farm in Charlotte with a huge group of volunteers last week. The gleaning season will continue as into the late summer and early fall and if you're interested in volunteering to glean or help at our other locations in Franklin and Grand Isle counties, contact Samantha Green at [email protected] or visit our linktree in our bio.

Food assistance programs are OUR programs, and they’re still here for us.Right now, we’re seeing the largest participati...
08/21/2026

Food assistance programs are OUR programs, and they’re still here for us.

Right now, we’re seeing the largest participation decline in SNAP in three decades. This time last year, 5,000 more people were connected to 3SquaresVT (Vermont’s name for SNAP). Caseload decline is only good news if people no longer need help. But we know food costs remain high and economic insecurity persists.

If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, refer to this summer edition sheet and share it across your community as food is a necessity for everyone.

Feeding Champlain Valley would like to welcome Claire, the new Intake and Distribution Coordinator at 228 North Winooski...
08/19/2026

Feeding Champlain Valley would like to welcome Claire, the new Intake and Distribution Coordinator at 228 North Winooski! In their role, they will be helping onboard guests into our grocery system and working together with volunteers and the Food Shelf Supervisor to coordinate food and produce in our market.

They come to this position with knowledge and experience in Nutrition and a Masters in Food Systems from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign and UVM.

If you're at our food shelf in Burlington, make sure to say hi to Claire and pick their mind about music and vinyls!

Welcome to the Feeding Champlain Valley team, Claire!

Join artist Corrine Yonce, Healthy Roots Collaborative, CVOEO’s Feeding Champlain Valley and the Saint Albans Museum for...
08/12/2026

Join artist Corrine Yonce, Healthy Roots Collaborative, CVOEO’s Feeding Champlain Valley and the Saint Albans Museum for a first look at a new public art project taking shape in Sheldon.

Rooted in the region’s food systems, agricultural landscape, gathering places, and local history, the artwork will be developed through field research and community participation. This gathering is an opportunity to learn about the project, see early sketches and material samples, and help guide how its stories and visual elements come together.

Join to see and learn more about:

The vision and timeline for the project
Sketches, reference images, and observations from field visits
Mosaic and mural materials being considered
Several possible approaches to color, imagery, and composition
Opportunities for schools, senior centers, community organizations, volunteers, and neighbors to participate as the project develops

Free and open to the public. RSVP encouraged but not required. You can find the event on our linktree in our bio or by visiting sevendaystickets.com.

We know there are many questions about the recent Cyclospora outbreak reported in several states across the country. Whi...
08/11/2026

We know there are many questions about the recent Cyclospora outbreak reported in several states across the country. While cyclosporiasis is a parasitic foodborne illness commonly associated with imported fresh produce, there are currently no reported cases in Vermont.

Health officials recommend following these food safety practices to help reduce the risk of illness:
- Discard any produce that is spoiled, moldy, or has an unusual odor.

- Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables under clean, running water before eating, cutting, or cooking—regardless of where they were grown.

- Refrigerate perishable produce promptly.

We encourage everyone to stay informed and follow guidance from the CDC, FDA, and the Vermont Department of Health.

It's also a great time to support local farms! Feeding Champlain Valley staff and volunteers glean fresh, seasonal produce—including blueberries, lettuce, kale, and more—from farms across Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties through our Healthy Roots Collaborative program.

We're grateful to partner with farms including Intervale Community Farm, Diggers' Mirth, Sweet Roots Farm, Shelburne Farms, River Berry Farm, Pomykala Farm, Hackett's Orchard, and many others to help bring fresh, local food to our community.

The gleaning season is still up and running here in Addison County! Anna Purtell, the Gleaning & Food Access Coordinator...
08/06/2026

The gleaning season is still up and running here in Addison County! Anna Purtell, the Gleaning & Food Access Coordinator at Feeding Champlain Valley led a gleaning session with DREAM, a non-profit summer program to glean blueberries from Sweet Roots Farm, located in Charlotte, VT.

Farmer Jane introduced us to the over 58 acres of their organic farm, featuring over 5000 blueberry bushes for the kids and volunteers to glean for our community members.

Thank you to Jane and everyone at Sweet Roots Farm for welcoming us to your farm and giving us the opportunity to pick delicious blueberries!

Last Saturday was a blast at the COTS Back to School Bonanza! Our culinary team including Chef Charlie Desseau led by vo...
08/05/2026

Last Saturday was a blast at the COTS Back to School Bonanza! Our culinary team including Chef Charlie Desseau led by volunteers helped distribute over 250 tacos and bagged lunches to the guests of the event shopping to get back to school.

Thank you to COTS for the invitation and letting us serve up some food for our community!

Thank you Danform Shoes for their food drive last month for NorthWest Family Foods! Through their summer collection, the...
08/04/2026

Thank you Danform Shoes for their food drive last month for NorthWest Family Foods! Through their summer collection, they provided over 535 lbs of food for our families and guests in the Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

Thank you again to Danform Shoes and their continued efforts on alleviating hunger in the Champlain Valley. If you are interested in starting up your own food drive for your business or community, learn more on our website at https://www.feedingchamplainvalley.org/give-food-supplies/.

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228 N Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT
05401

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Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm

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