VERMONT FOODBANK
AI Summary
The Vermont Foodbank is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on addressing food insecurity in Vermont through strategic grantmaking. In 2024, it distributed a total of $1.8 million across 135 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with its grantmaking initiatives.
Mission Statement
VERMONT FOODBANK IS THE STATE'S ONLY FOOD BANK AND AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT THAT IS PART OF THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK. OUR MISSION IS TO GATHER AND SHARE QUALITY FOOD AND NURTURE PARTNERSHIPS SO THAT NO ONE IN VERMONT WILL GO HUNGRY. WE PROVIDE NOURISHING FOOD THROUGH A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 360 PARTNERS FOOD SHELVES, MEAL SITES, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND HOUSING SITES. FOOD INSECURITY HAS INCREASED IN RECENT YEARS AS A RESULT OF COMPOUNDING ECONOMIC IMPACTS AND VERMONT FOODBANK HAS BEEN ON THE FRONT LINES, WORKING TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS THE FOOD THEY NEED.
Cause Areas
2
Food banks
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC
$254.4K
3%
CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC
$214.8K
2%
Janet Munt Family Room
$164.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
194
Median 1st year grant
$5.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$129.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VERMONT FOODBANK?
No. VERMONT FOODBANK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VERMONT FOODBANK give?
VERMONT FOODBANK primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VERMONT FOODBANK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VERMONT FOODBANK fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,300. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VERMONT FOODBANK make each year?
In 2024, VERMONT FOODBANK awarded about 190 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VERMONT FOODBANK fund recently?
In 2024, VERMONT FOODBANK awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC, CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC, and Janet Munt Family Room. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VERMONT FOODBANK?
VERMONT FOODBANK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.