On Tuesday, October 6th, we had the pleasure of visiting with Marianne at BROC- Community Action in Southwest Vermont. BROC is part of the federal commodities program, and the food shelve is only one of the many programs they run to change the conditions that foster poverty, and help Vermonters become self-sufficient. They open their pantry every day, and each guest is welcome to visit once per month. Marianne estimates that the BROC's Bennington food shelve services about 250 different families. She told us that they source most of their food from the Vermont Food Bank. They also receive supplementary donations from local faith groups, and use town funding to purchase food from local supermarkets when necessary. BROC does offer some fresh produce, but Marianne expressed a desire for more. We are hoping to make this wish come true in 2016 and beyond.
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On Thursday, October 1st, we had the opportunity to visit HIS Pantry at Sacred Heart St. Francisc de Sales, and speak with Diana Center. Diana told us about the pantry and the work they do to address food insecurity in Bennington. They open their pantry twice per week, and guests can come once every month to receive food and other staples. We learned that there are many food and meal assistance programs for folk in and around Bennington. We also learned that Mount Anthony Middle School has donated lots of fresh apples and other produce this Fall. We are excited to partner with HIS Pantry in providing them with fresh, local produce throughout the season in 2016.
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