According to Hunger Free Vermont:
One in five Vermont children experiences hunger or food hardship.
To help increase food security, Montpelier offers free community meals every day of the week.
Every growing season, the Garden at 485 Elm contributes food to Central Vermont organizations feeding people in need. This year, we also donated over 100 linear feet of beet and carrot seeds to the Barre City Elementary and Middle School Garden Club.
Salad greens, leafy greens, and squashes for the Unitarian Church of Montpelier’s community lunch.
The Unitarian Church of Montpelier’s beautiful kitchen, where community lunches are prepared every Monday.
Onions, tomatoes, salad greens, and kale on their way to Christ Episcopal Church.
Garden veggies ready for prep for the Christ Episcopal Church’s Wednesday community lunch.
