We would ensure that folks are accessing healthier foods for themselves,” said one official. Food security advocates called the measure inappropriate and inefficient.

Eighteen other states have already received federal waivers allowing them to ban people from buying certain foods deemed ...

The National Grocers Association estimates that “junk food” restrictions could lose food retailers billions in revenue—costs that would likely be passed to consumers through higher prices. The ...

Myers Container Services teamed up with the Village Scoop on Saturday to give away free ice cream, all to support the Vermont Foodbank. The Village Scoop is normally closed for the season, but ...

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The pool totals $300,000, and projects will run for two years. The money was a one-time disbursement from legislators after ...

Vermont will use over $6 million in contingency money to pay for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through the first half of November if the federal shutdown continues and no dollars ...

When you think of iconic Vermont foods, maple and dairy products are likely the first that come to mind. But what about chili peppers?

Vermont Food Bank laid off 8% of its staff due to budgetary shortfalls caused by decreased COVID relief funding and sustained high demand. The food bank aims to increase donations and stretch ...