Dear readers,
As winter approaches, many Vermonters face an impossible choice: paying for groceries or other essential needs like heating their homes. The need for food assistance from the Vermont Foodbank and its partners has increased steadily over the past two years, driven by factors including inflation, the housing shortage and the lasting impact of recent floods.
This is where you come in. There are less than ten days left in our Thanksgiving drive to support the Vermont Foodbank and fund VTDigger’s statewide journalism. Your contribution helps VTDigger continue covering critical issues while sending meals to neighbors in need.
Here’s how your donation can make a difference today:
- $25 provides 1 meal for a family in need and supports our reporting.
- $50 provides 5 meals and fuels in-depth investigative journalism.
- $100 provides 25 meals and helps us continue covering stories that matter.
- $1,000 provides 50 meals and helps rebuild Vermont’s press corps.
The Vermont Foodbank has seen unprecedented demand this year, distributing over 14.5 million pounds of food — a significant increase from previous years. In some areas of Vermont hit hard by flooding, like parts of the Northeast Kingdom, families are not only seeking food, but also water and other items to meet their basic needs.
At VTDigger, we’re committed to reporting on the challenges our communities face, and with your help, we can do even more. Your support fuels our journalism and helps put food on the table for families struggling this holiday season.
Donate now and join us in making a real difference for Vermont.
With gratitude,
Neal Goswami
Managing Editor, VTDigger
Read the story on VTDigger here: As winter approaches, many Vermonters face an impossible choice.