"While we are all so grateful for the opportunity to work with you to get food out to the members of our community, I am particularly thankful to be a part of this. My husband and I have been ambassadors for Hunger Free Vermont for many years, and I have been a fierce advocate in the fight against food insecurity, even before COVID took it's devastating toll. Thank you for all the work you do, and for helping us to be a part of it."

"I have felt so honored to be able to be of assistance in this most worthy cause."

"You all have made such an impact on the food we have been able to distribute to students this semester, I feel so thankful our programs have connected."

"Staff are sharing stories today that families were so appreciative, one family even burst into tears! Thanks for giving us this wonderful opportunity!"

"You have helped employ and give hope, going into winter, to hospitality workers in the Montpelier area. It's not just the paycheck, it is knowing we still have a purpose and a way to continue to serve the public post COVID. We know when we buy from our local bakeries, farmers, dairies, and meat producers that it does the same for them. Thank you for making this happen."

"Folks were so excited to get the meals from Three Penny Taproom...to have a cooked meal, and a delicious one at that, made their day!"

We have connected with our neighbors in a whole new way. Our families are feeling uplifted and supported. Our team is feeling like we are finally able to give back in a way we wanted to during the Stay Home Stay Safe order. The need is heartbreaking and I think on our public distribution nights we have seen how widespread it is. The stories people have shared make all those dark cold nights so worth it. With our families we tend to have a good pulse on who is food insecure and internally support them, but there have been some surprises along the way. Food insecurity comes in many facets and this has helped to alleviate some fears for people.

"Everyone Eats came at the perfect time. From a business perspective, the program bolstered the kitchen as we've adjusted to a new normal. But the best part is that it aligns with our values to support our community by sourcing from a local farm, and cooking delicious seasonal food for those in need. Everybody Eats is a great example of supporting the entire supply chain with CARES Act funding - from the farm to the commercial kitchen to the food insecure."

"The food is a great asset to many of our residents who live in affordable housing and are on a very limited budget. "