Vermont Foodbank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Barre, Vermont, with additional locations in Brattleboro and Wolcott. As the state's only food bank and an independent nonprofit within the Feeding America network, Vermont Foodbank serves as a central hub for hunger relief across Vermont. The organization operates a network of partnerships with over 220 community organizations including food shelves, meal sites, shelters, senior centers, and after-school programs, reaching all 14 counties in Vermont.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.9M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-21.2% YoY
Grant Count
100
+9900.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-99.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To gather and share quality food and nurture partnerships so that no one in Vermont goes hungry.
Vermont Foodbank's primary focus is collecting and distributing food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. The organization emphasizes:
- Direct food distribution to individuals through partner organizations
- Fresh food access, including produce, meat, eggs, and dairy
- Support for local Vermont agriculture through partnerships with farms
- Community-based grant funding to partner organizations addressing food insecurity
- Food distribution events in partnership with hospitals, schools, and community organizations
Grantmaking
Vermont Foodbank funds grants to network and community partner organizations throughout Vermont. In fiscal year 2024, the organization funded more than 480 grants totaling almost $2.7 million to network and community partner organizations. These grants touched every county in Vermont and addressed targeted challenges to food access in local communities, including increasing refrigeration capacity and enabling the purchase of fresh produce from local, small-scale farms.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Vermont Foodbank operates statewide, serving all 14 counties in Vermont through its network of partner organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total revenues: $31,270,540
- Total expenses: $35,315,990
- Total assets: $34,865,077
- Number of employees: 105
Food Distribution (FY 2024):
- More than 14.5 million pounds of food distributed
- 4.5 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables distributed
- 48% of all food distributed was fresh food (produce, meat, eggs, and dairy)
- More than $2.4 million worth of Vermont-grown food purchased and distributed through partnerships with more than 334 Vermont farms
Recent Funding:
- Grant of $100,000 in 2023 from Vermont Community Foundation
- Grant in 2024 from National Life Group
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,865,077 | $35,746,376 | $37,316,599 |
| Revenue | $31,270,540 | $34,063,087 | $36,820,063 |
| Expenses | $35,315,990 | $36,682,200 | $35,115,913 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $405,882 | $520,129 | $-118,826 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Christine Ferland Foster: Chief Development Officer
- Hillary Orsini: Chief Of Staff
- Leesa Stewart: Contact for Form 990 inquiries
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITZI JOHNSON | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PENROSE JACKSON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| AMY MARIE DAVENPORT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WILL EBERLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MIKE HOURIGAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| IAN MACFARLAND | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JACOB PARK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MELISSA ROBERGE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LIZ RUFFA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH SCHUMACHER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN SAYLES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $173,901 |
| JULIE-ANN GRAVES | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $128,672 |
| HILLARY ORSINI | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $119,319 |
| CHRIS MEEHAN | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $108,627 |
| JASON MARING | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $106,104 |
| LEESA STEWART | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $38,438 |
| MONICA URQUHART | CHIEF EQUITY PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER | 40 | $29,182 |
| SARAH KEBLIN | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $87,399 |
| ALLISON MINDEL | FORMER CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $107,644 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Vermont Foodbank continues to expand its fresh food distribution capabilities. In fiscal year 2024, the organization distributed fresh foods to an average of 8,250 households per month through partnerships with more than 21 partners, hospitals, and schools hosting fresh food distribution events across all Vermont counties.
Farm-to-school grant winners announced by Vermont agriculture agencyThe organization has received recognition for its effectiveness and efficiency, achieving a Four-Star rating reflecting strong performance in accountability and finance.
Vermont Foodbank maintains complete financial transparency, making all financial information publicly available including IRS Form 990, audited financials, and annual reports.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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