Healthy eating is important during all stages in life: It helps children perform better in school, and helps older adults avoid chronic health issues. According to the Vermont Department of Health, poor diet is one of the three behaviors (including tobacco use and lack of exercise) that leads to four of the diseases (cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and lung disease) that account for 50% of deaths in the state.
Willing Hands is the primary source of fresh food for most of our recipient organizations, which include food shelves, income-eligible housing, senior housing, and rehabilitation centers. By providing healthy, nutritious food, we offer an alternative to the highly processed and non-perishable foods normally found at food shelves. We also offer nutritious recipes and host cooking demonstrations that teach participants how to cook with the produce we deliver.