On December 6, the Two Organizations Worked Together to Help Hundreds of Central Vermont Families and Individuals Access Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Vermont Business Magazine Love, Tito’s, the philanthropic heart of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, teamed up with Vermont Foodbank, the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank, providing nourishing food through a network of more than 350 community, network, and program partners.
Tito’s joined a recent fresh produce distribution event in the Rutland, Vermont area. The event created a dignified, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere where free food was distributed to community members in an environment where there are no eligibility requirements, no questions asked.
Ahead of the holidays, the December 6 event enabled the Vermont Foodbank and their volunteers to distribute some of the more than 4 million pounds of fresh food that will be shared with neighbors this year.
To help support the organization’s mission, volunteers from Tito’s and the community assisted with sorting and bagging produce, loading those bags into neighbors’ cars, and managing traffic flow for around 435 families and individuals who received fresh fruits and vegetables including apples, sweet potatoes, carrots and more.
The distribution event with Vermont Foodbank further builds upon the support that Tito’s Handmade Vodka has provided to the organization over the past few years. Earlier this year, the Vermont Foodbank was the recipient of a $50,000 gift from Tito’s which helped to enhance and improve their Rutland Distribution Center to more effectively distribute food across the state of Vermont.
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About Love, Tito’s
Giving back has been part of Tito’s Handmade Vodka from the very beginning. United under the goal of “Turning Spirits into Love & Goodness,” Love, Tito’s, the philanthropic heart of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, has supported tens of thousands of causes over the years—lending a hand to communities affected by natural disasters, spreading joy to those who need a little more, protecting the environment we all share, and developing programs to better serve our communities. For more information, visit lovetitos.com.
About Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Tito’s Handmade Vodka was founded by sixth-generation Texan, Bert “Tito” Beveridge. In the mid-nineties, on a plot of land in rural Austin, he built a 998 square foot shack, rigged a pot still with spare parts, and created Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Tito’s corn-based vodka is certified gluten free. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is distilled and bottled by Fifth Generation, Inc. in Austin, Texas, and is available in Liter, 1.75L, 750ml, 375ml, 200ml, and 50ml sizes. For more information, visit www.titosvodka.com.
About Vermont Foodbank
Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization, providing nutritious food through a network of more than 300 community partners – food shelves, meal sites, schools, hospitals, and housing sites. Food insecurity has increased dramatically over the past four years and Vermont Foodbank and its network have been on the front lines, working to ensure that everyone has the food they need. Last year, Vermont Foodbank provided over 14.5 million pounds of food to people throughout Vermont. Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, is nationally recognized as one of the most effective and efficient nonprofits and food banks in the nation. Learn more at www.vtfoodbank.org.
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