Mission and Goals

Vermont FEED

MISSION:

Vermont FEED works with schools and communities to raise awareness about healthy food, the role of Vermont farms and farmers, and good nutrition. We act as a catalyst for rebuilding healthy food systems, and to cultivate links between the classrooms, cafeterias, local farms, and communities.

WE BELIEVE...

• all children and members of their community should have access to safe, affordable, healthy, and nutritious foods.
• healthy diets positively and directly impact students’ academic performance.
• children will make healthy choices because of their involvement with food as part of their school curriculum.
• local agriculture is important historically and for the future.
• all communities should be invested in their school food system - from the farms, to the cafeterias, to the classrooms.
• school food policy must change to reflect local, healthy, and nutritious foods available to all students.
• food literate children will impact and change family purchasing, cooking, and eating patterns.
• through growing, harvesting, and preparing foods, children gain confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and feel a sense of power and control over their own health and food choices.