Vermont: Local Impact

Hunger Statistics in Vermont:

Hunger affects communities across Vermont, touching people of all ages, backgrounds, and zip codes.

According to this latest data, 12.2% of Vermonters—about one in eight people—experienced food insecurity, while 13.9% of children lacked reliable access to enough food. (Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap 2025, based on 2023 estimates.)

That child food insecurity rate represents an estimated 17,130 Vermont kids (13.9% of the 2023 child population)—enough to fill Patrick Gym in Burlington (3,228 seats) about five times.

About 79,010 people across Vermont face hunger. This challenge exists in every county, affecting urban, suburban, and rural communities alike.

Many households experiencing food insecurity earn too much to qualify for federal nutrition programs and instead rely on Vermont food banks and their network of local partner agencies to meet basic food needs.

Partner Stories

Vermont Food Bank

Through our funding of Foodbank Fridays with the Vermont Lake Monsters, we helped turn a night at the ballpark into a powerful opportunity to support neighbors facing hunger. At every Friday home game, fans are invited to give back through simple, collective actions—rounding up at concessions and participating in partner match opportunities that directly benefit Vermont Foodbank, the state’s largest hunger‑relief organization.

By meeting people where they already gather—at a beloved community event—Foodbank Fridays raise both funds and awareness for food insecurity across Vermont. This partnership demonstrates how local sports, community pride, and philanthropy can come together to make a meaningful difference, helping ensure more families have access to the nourishing food they need, both on and off the field.