Load the Latchis

There are three ways to Support!

 

Your donation can have a greater impact when you choose the virtual grocery bag option. Foodworks can purchase large quantities of food from the Vermont Foodbank at prices significantly lower than those at grocery stores. 

 

 

Bring your grocery bag to the Flat Street side of the Latchis Theatre on event day.

 

 

 

Make check out to Groundworks Collaborative, PO Box 370, Brattleboro, VT 05302. Memo Line: Load the Latchis.

 

 

Items most needed:

Non-Perishable Foods: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Pasta & Sauces, Hardy Soups, Juices, Cereal, Flour, Cooking Oil, Canned Protein (beans & meat), Gluten-Free foods, Shelf-stable Dairy-free milk, Low-Sodium & Heart-Healthy foods, and Ready-Made Meals (beans & rice or mac & cheese),

Personal Care & Household Items: Deodorant, Shampoo & Conditioner, Diapers (sizes 3-7), Toilet Paper, Dish Detergent, Laundry Soap,  Hygiene Products, Toothpaste and Toothbrushes.

Foodworks serves as a vital food assistance resource for Brattleboro and surrounding southeastern Vermont communities. Designed as a welcoming neighborhood grocery store at 141 Canal Street, Foodworks eliminates stigma while ensuring food security for thousands of residents. The program serves over 5,000 individuals annually, including more than 1,200 children, through more than 12,000 yearly transactions combining both in-store shopping and home deliveries. Currently supporting 1,935 households, Foodworks consistently welcomes 60-100 new households monthly, offering special shopping days for seniors and focusing on culturally appropriate food options. Beyond addressing immediate food insecurity, the program creates environmental benefits by rescuing and redistributing over $500,000 worth of food annually before it goes to waste.

Many thanks for your support!

Load the Latchis food drive to benefit Foodworks—the foodshelf program at Groundworks Collaborative