Athens, Vermont couple grows homemade food shelf with international support

Athens, Vermont couple grows homemade food shelf with international support

A couple from Athens, Vermont started a free food pantry in their front yard last fall and have continued to provide for their community for the last nine months, using donations sent from people all around the world

Final week for food shelf fundraiser

Folks who would like to support their local food shelves have until July 31 to have donations matched by the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge grant. Last year Minnesota food shelves reported more than 9 million visits, setting a new record. The persistent economic difficulties brought on by rising food costs and the impact of immigration enforcement have driven record high demand at food shelves....