Hunger Free Vermont welcomed 3 new members to its Board of Directors in November. The Board Recruitment and Nominating Committee were pleased to bring these volunteers on to serve as strategic partners in the organization's work to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters.
Christine Bongartz lives in Bennington County, Vermont, and brings her experiences in public health administration and serving as a school nurse to the group. She’s collaborated with numerous community partners in these various roles, and has been committed to promoting health and wellness for all in her community. Chris is excited to use her involvement with the Board to further her engagement improving access to nutritious foods and ending hunger for all.
Will Hofman is originally from Waterbury, Vermont, and is currently serving on the Hunger Free Vermont Board virtually from Washington, D.C. as an MBA candidate at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. As an undergraduate, Will studied economics and psychology at the University of Vermont. Will became aware of the power of afterschool meals firsthand during the three years he worked for the Burlington Boys and Girls Club. Before heading off to get his MBA Will spent a few years working in economic consulting and a personal finance startup. Will’s enthusiasm and knowledge of finance will be immediately put to use.
Stephanie Walsh lives in Burlington and is the Director of Industry and Community Affairs at Dairy Farmers of America. In this role, Stephanie assists dairy farmers in advocating for themselves to their elected government officials, and drives policies and practices that ensure the community has access to nutritious food, including dairy products. Stephanie’s passion for sustainable agriculture, the environment, and equitable access to healthy foods will make her a strong asset to the Board.
Hunger Free Vermont’s mission is to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters. For 27 years their experienced staff have developed carefully integrated strategic initiatives designed to make sure that everyone in Vermont has consistent and readily available opportunities to eat the healthy food required to thrive every day. They help community organizations, schools, and childcare providers understand and make the most effective use of the federal nutrition programs that feed children through childcare, school, afterschool, and summer meal programs; and families and adults through 3SquaresVT and WIC. The 16 members of the staff are pleased to welcome these 3 new Board members representing southern, central and northwestern Vermont, respectively.
About Hunger Free Vermont
Hunger Free Vermont is the statewide nonprofit organization that advocates and educates to bring a permanent end to hunger in Vermont through systemic change, universal strategies, and community collaboration. Since 1993, Hunger Free Vermont’s outreach programs have substantially enhanced Vermont’s nutrition safety net and increased access to nutritious foods in schools, childcare, summer and afterschool meal programs, and federal programs like 3SquaresVT (known nationally as SNAP). Learn more at www.hungerfreevt.org.