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September is Hunger Action Month, a time to recognize that hunger is not an individual problem—it is a community issue, and one that we all have a role in addressing.

At Foodworks, we see every day how reliable access to food can create stability in someone’s life. Last year, Foodworks served thousands of individuals and families through a free-choice grocery model that is designed around dignity, flexibility, and real-life needs.

The goal is both simple and inspiring: fill all 750 seats in the theater with bags of groceries or the equivalent in financial donations to help ensure every neighbor has access to healthy, nutritious food. If every seat is filled, the community has the potential to provide more than $20,000 in food and financial support for Foodworks.

In this special update, Executive Director Libby Bennett and Advancement Director Susan Lienau reflect on Groundworks’ impact over the past year and share what’s ahead—from opening a new shelter and transforming Foodworks to strengthening partnerships that are helping build a healthier, more vibrant Brattleboro. Discover how your generosity is shaping the future.

A hospital is much more than a place where people receive medical care. It is one of our region’s largest employers. It is an economic driver. It is a partner in emergency response. It is a cornerstone of behavioral health, chronic disease management, preventive care, and recovery. It is where many families begin their stories and where countless lives are saved every year.

Right now, Brattleboro faces a defining moment.

As the Town considers its FY27 budget at Brattleboro’s Open Town Meeting on April 11th, we are being asked to make difficult choices. But let’s be clear: including Human Services funding in our municipal budget is not just a monetary decision. It is a resolution about who we are as a community and our commitment to the future we seek for Brattleboro.