New non-profit launches prepared meals program to help fight hunger in Vermont

NORTHFIELD, VT, February 15, 2024 – Feed Every Need, a newly-formed 501(c)3, has recently begun providing nutritious, prepared meals, for distribution to those facing food insecurity throughout greater-Central Vermont.
For the past 3 years, Jonathan and Lisa Burr, (owners of The Woods Lodge), have been developing and perfecting systems, processes and recipes designed to meet the needs of those being served by the Vermont Everyone- and Emergency-Eats programs. Their involvement in these programs allowed for a first-hand look at the incredible impact that making prepared meals available to the community has had, and also revealed to them that a reliable and sustainable resource was needed to address this, now and well into the future. In response to this, the Burrs established a new non-profit, called Feed Every Need, to do just that. Because Feed Every Need relies solely on grants, donations and financial contributions for its operations, the organization is currently looking for grant opportunities and other sources of support to ensure its longevity and sustainability.

“We are hoping that Feed Every Need can become a permanent resource for the much-needed prepared meals facet in the fight against hunger and food insecurity.” - Jonathan Burr, Co-founder, Feed Every Need

Many Vermonters, who are unable to utilize food shelf items such as canned goods and fresh produce, due to their living situations, or merely due to a lack of time or ability to prepare meals, can find themselves empty-handed. Prepared meals are a key component in the ecosystem of food security work, be it post-crisis or day to day. With help from a private donor, Feed Every Need has been able to springboard its start-up, and begin working with partners that serve low- and moderate-income Vermonters.

“Our partnership with Feed Every Need is a natural fit and critically aligned with our mission, providing a service that is rooted in dignity and equity. Their prepared meals allow us to extend our reach, particularly in rural areas where easy access to food is more complex.” - Casey Engels, Special Projects Manager, Capstone Community Action

Feed Every Need currently delivers nearly 800 meals per week, in various formats, to more than 10 different organizations in Washington and Lamoille Counties, who then distribute them to their communities. There are plans in place for Feed Every Need to expand outreach and assist more communities in need, explore the possibility of adding home delivery for those who may not have access to current distribution sites, and scale up production to reach more households.

Feed Every Need’s mission is to help fight hunger and food insecurity in Vermont by providing prepared meal solutions for distribution to communities in need. For more information, or to make a donation, visit www.feedeveryneed.org.