Vermont Business Magazine Community Bank NArecently presented Vermont Community Garden Network with a $2,500 donation to support the organization’s Gardens for Learning program. The funds will help cover the cost of ongoing training and technical assistance, curriculum resources, and garden and cooking equipment and supplies.
Agrant and technical assistance program, Gardens for Learning provides summer gardening, nutrition and cooking programs for childrenat risk of summertime hunger.
Photo (left to right):Community Bank N.A. New England Regional Manager Anita Bourgeois, Vermont Community Garden NetworkExecutive Director Michelle Gates and Community Bank N.A. District Manager Erika Baldasaro.
“We’re grateful for Community Bank’s support as we work to expand our Gardens for Learning program throughout Vermont and help children at risk for summertime hunger learn life-long skills that can stop the cycle of poverty and poor nutrition,”Vermont Community Garden NetworkExecutive Director Michelle Gates said.
Established in 2001, Vermont Community Garden Network supports more than 500 gardens around the state and has connected thousands of children, teens and adults to fresh, healthy food and sustainable food production practices.
“Vermont Community Garden Network has been a staple in our community for more than a decade,” Community Bank N.A.New England Regional ManagerAnita Bourgeois said. “Their work with Gardens for Learning has such a positive impact on local children to become healthier through improved diets, exercise and positive social interactions.”
For more information onVermont Community Garden Network, visitvcgn.org. For more information about Community Bank N.A., visitcbnanews.com.
Photo (left to right):Community Bank N.A. New England Regional Manager Anita Bourgeois, Vermont Community Garden NetworkExecutive Director Michelle Gates and Community Bank N.A. District Manager Erika Baldasaro.
Source:Community Bank N.A.