Everyone Eats is a food relief and economic development program that engages local restaurants in making to-go meals that are distributed for free. Restaurants are required to use products from local producers in the meals.
The Vermont Farmers Food Center is a hub for Everyone Eats in the Rutland County area. VFFC coordinates the distribution of thousands of meals weekly.
Anyone in the Rutland County area who's access to food has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis is welcome to pick up a meal.
For folks outside of Rutland County or for more statewide program information please visit the statewide Vermont Everyone Eats site here. https://vteveryoneeats.org
Which Restaurants are Contributing Meals?
- Little Haveli
- The Rollin' Rooster/Cluckin' Cafe
- Bueno Burrito
- Naga Bakehouse
- Ana's Empanadas
- Taso on Center
- Mama Tamara Cucina Italiana
- The Taco Experiment / Taco X
- Mountain Top Inn
- Mach's Market
- Little Harry's
- Victoria's Authentic Mexican Food
- Sustainable Eats
- La Catrina
- Roots
- Cafe Provence
- Flannels Bar & Grill
- The Stevens Farmstead
- Sorelle Italian Catering
- Marble Valley Catering
- Frog Hollow Farms
What will I receive? You will receive an individually packaged, cold, prepared dinner for each person you would like a meal for. Meals are high-quality restaurant prepared meals with at least 10% local ingredients.
Do you have vegetarian or gluten free options? Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Request your meal choice at the time of pickup.
Is there a limit to how many meals I can get? Please note that there is a limit to how many meals will be produced each day. We hope to serve everyone who makes a request but we cannot guarantee it. Meals are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Can I pick up meals for another household? Yes, you can pick up meals for up to three households including your own.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
We invite organizations to do bulk pickups for distribution to those they serve. Contact Grace Davy at [email protected] for more information.
Is there a limit to how many meals I can pick up? We are working to distribute our available meals equitably but aim to meet all demand that we can.
What will I receive? You will receive individually packaged, COLD, prepared dinners for each person you plan to distribute a meal to.
What options are available? You will choose in advance how many of each type of meal and which days you will pick up meals for distribution. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available.
Will I need to pick up our meals, or will you deliver to my location? You will need to pick up your requested meals and distribute them to your clients. We cannot deliver them to you.
When and where do I pick up my meals? Pickup for organizations is from 3-5:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at VFFC. More information will be provided when you sign up.
How do I request meals for bulk pickup? Organizations must submit their request forms the week prior to distribution. To get more information about participating as an organization and request a form, contact Grace Davy at [email protected]
Will I receive a confirmation? After your meal request form is received, you will receive an automated email via Google Forms.
When do you need my form by? Meal request forms must be submitted by the Friday prior to the week they are for. You will need to submit a new form each week. If you have already received meals in a prior week, you will receive an email reminder for later weeks.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Grace Davy at [email protected]
HOW CAN I HELP?
Tell someone who could use a meal: We seek the community's assistance in reaching all those who could benefit from a meal but are not yet aware of this program, particularly people who are homebound and those who do not use computers.
Volunteer: We welcome volunteers to help with our distribution. Contact Grace Davy at [email protected]
Donate money to support our organization: Community support enables VFFC's ongoing operations.
Donate here
Or, send a Check: Vermont Farmers Food Center, PO Box 833 Rutland, VT 05701 (Note: Everyone Eats)
Share Your Feedback: [email protected]
Share Your VEE stories: Use hashtag #vteveryoneeats to share your stories of preparing or eating Everyone Eats meals!
EVERYONE EATS IN THE PRESS:
"Food Program to Continue to end of 2021," The Rutland Herald, 10/08/21
"Paying it forward in a hungry world, from Pawlet to Rutland", NYVT Media 3/16/21
"Everyone Eats expects to go through June" The Rutland Herald 2/3/21
"Food Assistance Program Resumes " The Rutland Herald 1/22/21