Spring 2010 Newsletter
Gearing Up for the Growing Season
Summer is right around the corner. School will be out, and kids will be ready to explore the outdoors, connect with friends, ride bikes and hike trails.
Note from the Chief Executive Officer
Recently, a Foodbank colleague and I spend three days in Washington, D.C. for the annual anti-hunger conference.
Legislative Corner
On March 24, 2010, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry unanimously approved the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
Program Partners: Making a Nutritious Summer for Kids
Last year was the first year the Foodbank sponsored a summer feeding program at Brighton Elementary School.
Michelle Obama Says Let's Move on obesity
Washington--Michelle Obama on Tuesday announced a new nationwide "Let's Move" campaign to combat childhood obesity. But will it really help? Can Washington do anything about a complex problem that involves the individual food and exercise choices of millions of families across the US?
Upcoming Events
Check out fun and exciting events happening this summer
Recipe Card: Sprouts
Sprouts can be eaten in a variety of different ways.
An Inside Look: Our Youth Programs
Two years ago, in an effort to expand food assistance services to children, the Vermont Foodbank created the position of Youth Programs Manager.
