A program started during the coronavirus pandemic to provide restaurant meals to Vermonters experiencing food insecurity has served 1 million meals, Gov. Phil Scott said Thursday.
Since Vermont Everyone Eats was started in August 2020, over 200 Vermont restaurants have contributed to the 1 million meals that included nearly $1 million of Vermont-produced ingredients, the governor's office said.
“It’s been a tough year for everyone, but there have been many bright spots as Vermonters have come together to help their neighbors and strengthen their communities," Scott said in a written statement.
The program was started with $5 million from the state's coronavirus relief fund and was supported with additional money through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the governor's office said.
In other pandemic-related news:
College students from out-of-state who do not plan to stay in Vermont for the summer and part-time residents can start signing up for appointments to get COVID-19 vaccines.
Registration opened Thursday morning on the Health Department website. People who cannot sign up online or need help can also call 855-722-7878 to make an appointment.
Registration is open to all Vermonters ages 16 and older to get COVID-19 shots.