Food Access Network Initiative
We are working to ensure the viability of hunger relief programming throughout the Champlain Valley.
2 Million
An average of 2 million pounds of food is distributed each year by Feeding Champlain Valley
Food Access Network Initiative
In an effort to reduce hunger in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties, Feeding Champlain Valley is spearheading the Food Access Network initiative alongside CVOEO’s two other food security programs, Northwest Family Foods and Addison Community Action Food Shelf.
Feeding Champlain Valley launched an online ordering and delivery program with partnering organizations to support food insecure Vermonters who are not being served by traditional charitable food services. Our staff and volunteers are working with partnering social service agencies, agricultural groups and clinicians throughout four counties with the overarching goal to increase food access.
Food Access Network initiative focus areas include:
Food Hubs, an Online Market, and Deliveries Learn More
Our online market, PantrySoft, provides multilingual support for food ordering, pickup, and delivery, including prepared meals. Pantrysoft allows for 24/7 ordering from a live inventory for food insecure residents across the Champlain Valley. Orders are then packed in our food hubs, located in Colchester, Middlebury, and Sheldon, which serve as sites for aggregating large quantities of fresh, frozen and non-perishable foods. When the order is ready, staff and volunteers deliver to homes or intermediate sites (such as classrooms, childcare centers, shelters or medical clinics). This system enables community members with physical disabilities, those without reliable transportation, and those who work during regular business hours, to access nourishing food consistently.
Food Kiosks Learn More
Through our partnership with Mountain Community Health, Feeding Champlain Valley is piloting modular, temperature-regulated smart kiosks to expand food access in the Bristol area. When a community member places an order through our online market, they will receive a notification via email or text with a unique code, which they can scan at the kiosk for easy and anonymous pickup.
Mobile Pantries Learn More
Our mobile pantries operate as pop-up food pantries on wheels, providing nonperishable items to transitional housing sites, permanent supported housing sites, and low income housing communities.
Partnerships Learn More
We are proud to partner with the following social service agencies, agricultural groups and clinicians (list to be included).
Need help with groceries?
Are you looking for assistance or more information about eligibility requirements? Contact the following staff to get immediate assistance:
Nora Lindberg
Food Network Coordinator,
Franklin & Grand Isle Counties
802-780-0300 ex 3