Dairy organizations, Vermont Community Foundation collaborate for Vermont Foodbank donation
Milk from Vermont dairies will be processed by Commonwealth Dairy and HP Hood to feed Vermonters in need.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is coordinating an effort to recover raw milk from being disposed while creating a new, temporary food supply for the Vermont Foodbank. In collaboration with the Vermont Community Foundation, $60,000 has been made available to purchase this milk for the benefit of Vermonters, according to Green Mountain Creamery. These efforts are particularly important as Vermont's dairy industry has been challenged by COVID-19 but remain essential to Vermonters' food supply.
"This collaboration highlights the integral role of Vermont dairy farms in our state's food system," said Governor Phil Scott. "I applaud these groups for supporting our farmers and Vermonters in need, feeding our most vulnerable and not wasting a valuable and healthy agricultural product."