We all have the right to nourishing food.
Help us deliver fresh food and hope to families in the White River Valley. Together, we can create a thriving community.
About Feeding the Valley Alliance
Feeding the Valley Alliance is based in the White River Valley in central Vermont. The Alliance was formed in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges in accessing food for some members of our community. Those in need were traveling far outside the community to access resources. We saw this as an opportunity to bring necessary food to the Valley and inform our community about the resources already available. It was also an opportunity to rediscover and strengthen our local food system. In addition to monthly distributions, we also work with statewide organizations to develop strategies for food security
and sovereignty for all.
Serving the White River Valley
What we do
The mission of Feeding the Valley Alliance (FVA) is to:
- Help connect community members to resources to overcome food insecurity
- Help develop a robust local food system
- To serve as a resource for information and ideas about the local food system and food insecurity
- Coordinate with other agencies and organizations devoted to food security and food sovereignty
How do we do it?
FVA is funded through private donations and small grants, including a recent grant from M&T Charitable Foundation.
Once a month, volunteers work with Gifford Medical Center to bring Veggie Van Go fresh vegetable bags to the valley.
The donations and grants allow us to supplement the boxes with local eggs and produce as available.
What have we done?
In cooperation with Veggie-Van-Go, a program of the VT Food Bank, local farms, Vital Communities, and generous local donors, in 2025, we held 12 distributions and:
- Served an average of 60 families per month, representing about 150 people per month.
- Shared a total of 718 bags of fresh vegetables, fruit, and local eggs
- Shared 62 frozen turkeys, fresh vegetables, and other dinner ingredients at Thanksgiving with the help of a generous local donor, the Village Grocery, Birdsong Farm, and Hannaford Supermarket in Middlebury
- And, we have continued our participation in the Vermont Food Security Roadmap Coalition, an effort to end hunger in the state by 2035
- We continue as members of the Upper Valley Resilience Network (UVRN) through Vital Communities
How can I help?
Volunteer
We can always use volunteers to serve on our board, transport Veggie Van Go boxes monthly, or assist at distributions. Reach out to our volunteer coordinator,
Monica Collins.
Donate
Right now, our greatest need is financial support to fuel our mission. In addition to food we receive from the VT Food Bank, we purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs as locally as possible, helping both those we serve and local farms and businesses.
Feeding the Valley Alliance is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. If you wish to support us, you may use the “Give” button below, or your gift may be mailed to:
Feeding the Valley Alliance
PO Box 285
Rochester, VT 05767
Distribution Schedule
Hancock Town Hall
1091 Vermont Rte 100, Hancock, VT 05748
4th Friday of the month
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Reservation is required.
2026
How do I get on the list?
- Visit our website or our Facebook page
- Check Front Porch Forum
- Get on our list by filling out the contact form.
- Or call 802-377-7614 by the Sunday before delivery to reserve your bag
Our dates may change due to holidays or weather conditions. We will announce any changes on Front Porch Forum and Facebook. We don’t ask for income information, just the number of households you are picking up for and the total number of people.
Network Partners
With Generous Support from
“The M&T Charitable Foundation is honored to support the Feeding the Valley Alliance Food Purchase Program, which plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity across our region. By helping to ensure a consistent supply of nutritious food for families in need, we’re investing in the health, dignity, and resilience of our communities. This partnership reflects our deep commitment to creating equitable access to essential resources and fostering a future where no one goes hungry.”
Vermont Food Security
Roadmap 2035
Feeding the Valley Alliance is a part of the Food Security Roadmap 2035 Coalition. To read more about this effort to end hunger in Vermont by 2035, please visit this page.
