Hunger Free Vermont organizes 10 regional Hunger Councils - coalitions of community members and local organizations who care about hunger in our communities. These groups work together to share information, raise awareness, brainstorm solutions, and build effective collaborations.
No matter where you live in Vermont, there's a group of people working to end hunger and improve food security. Membership is open to anyone who wants to be a part of this work!
The Hunger Councils meet regularly to focus on a range of different issues and to share updates. The collaboration also continues outside of meetings through regular communications, subcommittees, and partnerships. These groups have proven to be invaluable resources for local communities and the state of Vermont. They have played key roles in supporting many of the anti-hunger policy initiatives led by Hunger Free Vermont and other partners.
To learn more about a Hunger Council, you can reach out to any Council's co-chairs.
You can also join our listservs! These email listservs are a great place to ask for and share information, publicize food systems opportunities, and of course, learn how to join a Hunger Council meeting.
- In the Lamoille Valley, Hunger Council members are working together to maintain an inventory of food storage spaces in the community. This project is helping to strengthen the infrastructure in this region's food system, and will help gleaning, food drives, and other work.
- Many Hunger Councils have subcommittees for food shelves and food pantries in their regions. These groups are great platforms for sharing best practices, supporting each other, and streamlining processes.