Dear Editor, The United Way of Rutland County is thankful to the many Rutland County residents who contributed non-perishable food items in support of the 25th Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive on May 13. The event was a great success […]
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News Briefs
Letter carriers food drive set for May 13
On Saturday, May 13, the National Association of Letter Carriers will host its 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch #495 will be collecting non-perishable food items for distribution to food shelves in […]
Local News
In the spirit of giving
4-year-old donates birthday “gifts” to food shelf Griffin, a member of Hughes’s P@K preschool class at Killington, had his 4th birthday party on Saturday, April 29, at Green Mountain Storyline in Rutland. He asked his guests not to bring gifts, […]
Letter, Opinion
Vermont Farmers Food Center as a peacemaker
Dear Editor, Last weekend, the UN came to the Saturday Winters Farmers Market in Rutland. Actually, the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) hosted the “Grace Initiative” also called “Initiative for Governance, Reconciliation and Coexistence,” a nonprofit founded by Yvonne Lodico […]
Local News
Hunger Council plans to combat hunger with local food redistribution
By Evan Johnson RUTLAND—On Monday afternoon, March 20, the Hunger Council of Rutland County convened in a conference room at Rutland Regional Medical Center to explore ways to connect local food production with food security. The most recent data from […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Killington Signature Events
It’s all things local for Vermont Specialty Food Day at Killington
Saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Swing by Killington Resort’s Snowshed Lodge to taste some delectable treats at the Ski Vermont Specialty Food Day, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11. From Vermont’s highly recognizable brands like Cabot Cheese, Ben & Jerry’s and […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
The true cost of local food
By Rachel Carter When choosing to purchase food, cost is often a deciding factor for consumers. Why buy a 12-ounce package of local bacon for $7.99 when you can get it for $4.98? Purchasing local food means you know where […]
Altitude Sickness, Column
Healthy choices: fitness, food discipline, and sleep!
Things have been alright. My back has been alright, weightlifting has been alright, work has been alright, the skiing has been alright (we keep getting these little surprise powder days, nothing on Killington Road, but really nice turns up on […]
Local News
VFFC Health Care Share innovates with food Rx
By Julia Purdy RUTLAND—Wednesday, Dec. 21, was the final day of the 2016 season for eligible households to pick up a hefty shopping tote stuffed with fresh, local farm produce at the Vermont Farmers’ Food Center at 251 West Street […]
Local News
Maple flavor: real or fake?
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association leads the battle with letter to FDA The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA) was formed in 1893, and one early mission of the organization was to safeguard the quality and tradition of maple syrup […]