Killington Resort Purchases 700 Blocks of Cheese From Vermont Farmstead and 350 Gallons of Milk From Thomas Dairy to Include in Community Grocery Care Packages
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, has announced a Community Grocery Giveaway happening on Tuesday, April 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The giveaway is part of Killington Resort’s Play Forever commitment to protect the environment, inspire participation, and pledge to support the local community.
“When we realized farmers were having to dump their fresh milk because demand was low with schools and restaurants closed, we saw an opportunity to support them and the greater community,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort. “We feel fortunate to be able to assist and help our farmers and local community during these hard-hitting times.”
Killington community members, employees of local Killington businesses, and employees of Killington resort are invited to receive free groceries at Snowshed Base Lodge Tuesday, April 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be 700 prepackaged grocery bags of food and provisions such as meats, vegetables, Thomas Dairy milk, Vermont Farmstead cheese, eggs, produce, and breads. First come, first served.
“Killington has been such a huge part of our community throughout the many generations that Thomas Dairy has been the local dairy. The World Cup boost, and tourism in general, continues to fuel so many local businesses immensely,” says Abbey Thomas, fifth generation co-owner of Thomas Dairy. “Partnering with Killington on the Grocery Giveaway is a win-win, as we are supporting local farming families with a surplus of milk. At the same time, Thomas Dairy is proudly helping to get the freshest milk available into the homes of Killington residents.”
“When Vermont Farmstead Cheese heard about the Killington Grocery Giveaway, we were on board right away,” says Kent Underwood, president and COW (chief operating worker) of Vermont Farmstead. “I can’t imagine a more important time than now for our communities to come together and focus our energy on something positive to help those who need it.”
Following recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all those picking up groceries should remain in their car. Care packages will be put into the trunks of cars. This is the second free grocery giveaway provided by Killington Resort; the first one was for resort employees held over two days in mid-March.
WHERE
Snowshed Base Lodge
3861 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751
WHEN
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Additionally, Killington Resort, in collaboration with the Town of Killington and Castleton University, is opening a food pantry later this month located at the Castleton Lodge at Killington, 63 Weathervane Drive, Killington. The new food pantry is community funded and will continue to support Vermont farmers and local community members during the global health crisis. For more information, to make a donation or for the latest updates on the Food Pantry, please visit www.facebook.com/onekillington.
About Killington Resort
Killington Resort is a four-season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Beast of the East boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center, 35 miles of mountain biking trails with expansion underway with Gravity Logic, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for over 55 years. Killington is part of the POWDR portfolio. Visit www.killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365.
Source: KILLINGTON, Vt. (April 17, 2020) – Killington Resort