Organizations team up to fight hunger in Vermont

WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Two local organizations are teaming together this week in the fight against hunger in Vermont.

The Junior League of Champlain Valley and the Williston Food Shelf are participating in a week long fundraiser called the Little Black Flannel Initiative.

The initiative aims to use social media to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices, opportunities, and access to resources.

Advocates wear one black dress, outfit or flannel for one week to spark conversations and awareness about poverty and related issues.

The Vice President of Philanthropy for the Junior League says these types of efforts are important given the dire need for affordable food and housing in Vermont.

“So many people – without the extra support they were getting during the pandemic through federal funds – are really struggling to pay their bills, and get food at the same time; pay for childcare, and get food at the same time, so our food shelves are becoming increasingly more important,” Junior League of Champlain Valley Vice President Olivia Taylor said.

The fundraiser runs throughout the rest of the week, with events open to everyone, and a silent auction up until Sunday.

Total funds raised will be split with the Williston Food Shelf.

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