[Updated May 19, 2020]
Meal Distribution for Those in Need
The Vermont Foodbank and Vermont National Guard will be handing out meals to those in need throughout May. This and other food distribution events are for those who are experiencing a level of food insecurity for themselves or their families, and supplies at each site are limited. Food will include FEMA meal boxes, along with produce, chicken, and dairy products.
Site Schedule, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. each day:
Wed May 27 – Brattleboro Area, Brattleboro Union High School, 131 Fairground Rd
Each household will receive:
– 2 gallons of milk
– 1 box of meat (10lbs of grilled chicken filet/strip and 10lbs of breaded chicken tenders/patties)
– 1 box of produce (15-25lbs of assorted seasonal vegetables, mostly local)
– 1 box of Cabot dairy products (4lbs cheddar cheese, 1.5lbs American cheese, 2lbs butter
– 1 box of 10-15 FEMA box meals
Pull up in your car, open your trunk, and the appropriate amount of food will be loaded by members of the Vermont National Guard.
Please be sure there is plenty of space available in your car for the boxes of food.
The National Guard requests that you please not bring your pet to ensure their safety while loading MREs into vehicles.
Those who are ill, have been advised to quarantine, or lack transportation can send a friend or relative to pick up meals for them.
There will be further events around the state in the coming weeks.
[New update May 16, 2020]
Vermont Foodbank update:
Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution – Peru
May 19 @ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution – Middlebury
May 20 @ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution – Thetford
May 21 @ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE, DATES HAVE CHANGED FOR THE REMAINING MRE DISTRIBUTIONS. SEE BELOW AND http://ow.ly/a76r50zkmTY FOR UPDATED SCHEDULES.
The Vermont Foodbank is working with FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Vermont National Guard to distribute MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) at sites around Vermont through May 1.
Anyone in need of food is welcome and can receive a seven-day supply of Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) for each member of their household.
Dates and locations (9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. each day):
• Hartness State Airport, 15 Airport Rd, North Springfield, VT – April 29
• William H Morse State Airport, 1563 Walloomsac Rd, Bennington, VT – April 30
• Northeast Kingdom International Airport, 2628 Airport Rd, Newport, VT – May 1
• Folsom Education Center, 75 South Street, South Hero, VT – May 1
These are low sodium individually packaged meals in a variety of options including: chili mac, veggie lasagna, penne pasta, spaghetti and meatballs, and beef ravioli.
For details visit http://ow.ly/a76r50zkmTY