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Food‑security coalition urges $5 million for Vermont Food Bank, expanded farm programs
Summary
Members of the Food Security Roadmap coalition asked legislators to fund the Vermont Food Bank at $5 million for emergency readiness and to increase base funding for programs that put federal and philanthropic funds to work for low‑income households and farms.
Becca Warren, manager of the Vermont Food Security Roadmap Coalition, outlined a package of budget requests to keep the state on track with the roadmap to statewide food security. Warren asked the legislature to appropriate $5,000,000 for the Vermont Food Bank for responsive readiness, $20,000,000 for a farm emergency fund, and full funding for the Land Access and Opportunity Board.
Emmanuelle Sumayo…
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