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Waitsfield, VT, United States
I am in my first year of a Liberal Degree for Pre-Med at CCV, in Montpelier Vermont. I am currently trying to bring the Backpack for Food Program into my own community. I fully believe that NO child should ever go hungry and am trying to do my part in the fight against Childhood Hunger. I have learned from my own experiences what it is like to need state aid, and can empathize with others who already receive, or need to receive state aid to feed their families. I do not want anyone to suffer from hunger, especially children. That is why I started this blog, to get the word out about this very real, very serious issue. I want to give hope to people when they feel all hope is lost. I want to let people know that they are not alone, I have been there, and can be of help.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Cooking For Life

 
image        During the season of Thanksgiving, communities come together in an effort to provide for families who are struggling. Food donations help enable as many as possible to celebrate this holiday. However, sometimes the need runs deeper than food alone.

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We are in a foods issues class, working with the Central Vermont Community Action Council's food program that services those in need in 56 surrounding area towns. With the devastation of Irene in mind, we brainstormed needs in our community that tend to be overlooked. One need that stuck out was cookware; many families do not have the utensils necessary to prepare fresh, nutritious meals on a regular basis.

 
clip_image004     Join us this season as we attempt to help meet this need for as many families as possible. There are three ways you can help us: you can help us monetarily, contact us for a specific list of food donations we need, or donate new (or gently used!) Cookware. We welcome and appreciate your generosity this holiday season!

 
~Please join our efforts~
 
Contact us at: bac11011@ccv.vsc.edu
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