GMFTS Welcomes Three New Team Members

By on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 in Press Release. No Comments

Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) is pleased to welcome three new talented individuals to their staff – Sophie Westover, Jeyna Diallo, and Nick Chmura. Read More…

Fresh, Local, Free – Lunchbox Readies to Serve Summer Lunches

By on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 in Press Release. No Comments

The Lunchbox food truck will be on the road again for its fifth summer, serving up free meals to kids and fresh, local lunches for three communities in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

For many kids who participate in free or reduced lunch programs during the school year, the free summer meal is one of their best sources for nutritious food while school is on break. For community members, the Lunchbox is a fresh, local, and delicious lunch option that comes with an added perk – all the proceeds from lunch sales go directly to running the free summer meal program and help to serve even more children. Read More…

Green Mountain Farm-to-School Welcomes Two New Team Members

By on Saturday, April 1st, 2017 in Press Release. No Comments

Green Mountain Farm-to-School is pleased to welcome two new talented individuals to their staff – Edifice Jengo and Kendall Lambert. Read More…

Northern Vermont Elementary Schools Dive into Composting

By on Friday, January 13th, 2017 in Press Release. No Comments

School cafeterias across Northern Vermont are closing the food cycle as they lead the way in diverting food scraps from landfills through composting. More than 10 Northeast Kingdom elementary schools that work with Green Mountain Farm-to-School. Read More…

Meet the GMFTS Team

By on Thursday, October 13th, 2016 in Uncategorized. No Comments

At Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS) the beginning of the school year brings with it so many things – the harvest is in full swing, the weather is beginning to change, and the organization is welcoming new and second year AmeriCorps farm-to-school coordinators. Read More…

Berry Fun at Smitty’s Farm

By on Friday, August 12th, 2016 in Press Release. No Comments

Started in 2006, Sharon and Greg “Smitty” Smith, have grown Smitty’s Farm, formerly known as North Derby Organic Berry Farm, from 2,000 berry plants to over 35,000 today Read More…

Lunchbox Drives Up Free Summer Meal Participation

By on Monday, August 1st, 2016 in Press Release. No Comments

Good news; Vermont ranks third in the country for serving free summer meals to children. Bad news; Vermont is still only reaching 33.3 percent of the children who qualify for free or reduced lunch during the school year. Read More…

The Lunchbox Serves up Free Summer Meals in the NEK

By on Sunday, June 12th, 2016 in Press Release. No Comments

The Lunchbox food truck, through Green Mountain Farm-to-School, will be on the road again this season serving free meals to kids 18-years-old and younger and offering food education beginning June 15. Read More…

Lyndon State College Recognizes Sims for GMFTS Work

By on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 in Press Release. No Comments

Lyndon, Vermont – Katherine Sims was awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction by Lyndon State College President Joe Bertolino during the college’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15. Sims was honored for her work as founder and executive director of Green Mountain Farm-to-School. Read More…