Food Connects has so much to celebrate! Not only are we celebrating 10 years of Food Connects, but we also launched our capital campaign to the public!
On Thursday, June 29th, speakers Anson Tebbets, VT Secretary of Agriculture, Food, and Markets; Wendy Harrison, State Senator; Adam Grinold, Executive Director of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation; and Food Connects Executive Director, Richard Berkfield gathered in our new warehouse to talk about this critical infrastructure project.
In 2022 we leased 10,000 square feet of food storage space. Throughout 2023 we will outfit this space with freezers, coolers, shelving, and pallet racking. We will hire more warehouse staff and drivers to meet the increase in demand.
We have already raised $700,000 towards a $1 million goal through federal, state, and foundational grants, including $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending funds through former Senator Leahy's office.
We need your help to raise the remaining funds and get across the finish line!