Since 2019 New Chapter® has supported Food Connects' Farm To School efforts. For our Farm to School team, our Farm to School sponsors must align with our mission to cultivate healthy food and farm connections in cafeterias, classrooms, and communities, and New Chapter is no exception.
New Chapter + Food Connects = Farm to School Success
There are so many reasons to be grateful this time of year. Most importantly is our health—including the health of our families, friends, community members, and land. So, in reflecting on the theme of health, Food Connects turns to one of our longstanding partners and sponsors, New Chapter, to express our gratitude.
New Chapter is on a mission to revolutionize natural wellness. Located in Brattleboro, VT, New Chapter produces non-GMO wellness supplements, provides over 150 jobs to area residents, and helps us create a vibrant local economy. New Chapter is also a Certified B Corporation, meaning they “define success in holistic terms that encompass not just profit, but people and Earth, too.”
When we think about organizations in our community that focus on the health of our community, we can’t help but think of New Chapter. Their dedication to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction heals the earth. Their commitment to creating healthful products for our wellbeing heals our bodies. And their support of organizations like the Vermont Foodbank, The Warrior Connection, Sacred Seeds, and Food Connects helps heal our communities. Their alignment with Food Connects mission and values makes them a perfect partner for our organization.
Food Connects is incredibly lucky to have partnered with New Chapter for so many years. Not only has New Chapter supported the organization as a whole and our Food Hub fleet development, but they are also a customer—purchasing our regionally sourced foods for their staff. This year, New Chapter explicitly supported our Farm to School program and its future growth.
Outdoor learning at Academy School.
As the landscape around COVID-19 shifts dramatically, our Farm to School program has seen tremendous challenges and opportunities. We’ve seen outdoor learning, home meal box deliveries, and individual seed kits be a success for schools. With New Chapter’s support, our Farm to School team is nimble and ready to respond to the needs of our local schools to help provide the best possible Farm to School experiences for our students.
Thank you to New Chapter for your support of Food Connects!