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Vermont Foodbank
Coverage of Vermont Foodbank in the Nexus archive.
Cal-Maine Foodsorganization1Versova/Centrumorganization1Hickman’s Egg Ranchorganization1U.S. Department of Justiceorganization1Charity Clarkperson1egg price manipulationtopic1Feeding Champlain Valleyorganization1Hunger Free Vermontorganization1Burlingtonplace1Anthony Hunynhperson1Anna McMahonperson1Justin Pflanzerperson1
- Vermonters paid too much for eggs, officials say. Now they’re getting nearly 1 million of them.
Vermont officials found several large egg producers may have colluded to inflate prices, leading to a settlement that will provide 915,000 eggs and $56,000 to the Vermont Foodbank. A 15-month investigation by federal and state authorities resulted in a lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch for allegedly manipulating egg prices between 2022 and 2025.
- Vermont utilizes food shelves to provide children with free meals during summer break
Vermont addresses childhood hunger during summer break by providing free meals through food shelves and programs like Feeding Champlain Valley. The program, operating in Burlington, serves up to 300 daily meals and partners with Hunger Free Vermont and the Vermont Foodbank to support food-insecure families.