There’s lots of help for those impacted by flooding
In the wake of severe flooding and seemingly unrelenting rain, Vermonters continue to pull together and support one another.
May has seen flowering of food shelf volunteering
May is a time of renewal. The birdsong, rich fragrances and floral hues of Vermont tend to provide inspiration to labor, be it in the garden or at the food shelf.
Changes to hunger relief make donations more important
As we look forward to spring, we also note that the pandemic hunger relief program is coming to an end. Nationally, starting in March, $3 billion in monthly food stamp benefits will cease.
Lots of options for food donations to Little Free Pantry
In two recent issues of The Charlotte News, Maj Eisinger and I wrote articles about the problem of food insecurity on behalf of Charlotte Food Shelf and Charlotte Grange respectively,
Food insecurity rising as food benefits decline
As I write this, overwintering birds scratch at black sunflower seeds, seemingly preparing to brave the brutal cold forecasted for the upcoming weekend.
Gratitude for a generous community
This holiday season, Charlotte Food Shelf is so grateful for the community generosity that has helped support multiple households, including 26 children, who are in need.
Food shelf collecting nonperishable food for Thanksgiving
As days grow colder, and the hours of darkness increase, the Charlotte Food Shelf prepares to provide warmth and nourishment in the holiday months.
Bold ideas and incremental actions needed to end hunger
During Hunger Action Month in September, the White House hosted the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
Unlike song, summertime living isn’t always easy
With apologies to George Gershwin, we note that although it is summertime, living isn’t always easy.
Thanks for Charlotte’s generosity in donations
This wonderful community continues to work together to support all who live in and love this town.
Magpies and the Food Shelf — helping unharness community
What does the Food Shelf have in common with Australian magpies?
Foreign strife has raised fuel costs, cutting into food budgets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food to maintain an active, healthy life.
Charlotte community’s generosity continues to warm us in the throes of winter
The Food Industry Association has noted that weather related crop losses, global logistics, lack of domestic raw sugar cane supply, a 70 percent increase in soybean oil costs, shipping box shortages and workforce challenges are all contributing to supply chain problems and higher food prices.
Neighbors helping neighbors
People matter! The Vermont Foodbank is a member of Feeding America, which developed out of the idea of one man: John van Hengel.
Food Shelf news – March 24, 2021
The Food Shelf continues to take precautions to help everyone keep safe. Anyone who has a fever or cough—or symptoms that might seem like a cold—should not come to the distributions.
Charlotte Food Shelf news – February 25, 2021
We are grateful to live in a community committed to reaching out a helping hand to our neighbors. Ours is a community that steps up with basic monetary support and, from ears of corn to ceramic bowls to winter coats, finds constructive and creative ways to offer help.
Food Shelf News – December 3, 2020
VERY IMPORTANT: Note the new time. Starting Dec. 2, the Food Shelf will be open every Wednesday from 4–6 p.m. This new time will allow for some daylight.
Food Shelf News – November 12, 2020
Although Thanksgiving and December holidays are on the horizon, we do want to note that our dedicated volunteers added Halloween festivity to the late October distribution —with a clown, a cowgirl and a boat captain working curbside and a backdrop of orange and black decorations, cobwebs, a pumpkin, and spooky eyes lighting up the entrance.
Food Shelf News – October 15, 2020
Throughout the year, the Food Shelf rejoices in the ongoing stories of our community reaching out many helping hands. Many contributions are anonymous and go unrecognized but certainly not unappreciated. This month we celebrate our library and its great dilly pickle event.
Food Shelf News – Sept. 17, 2020
Home gardens are flourishing, and Food Shelf volunteer prima Karen Doris reports that the abundance of fresh vegetables made a recent Wednesday evening Food Shelf distribution look like a farmers market.