December 1, 2025 –
South Burlington, VT - In Vermont, 2 in 5 individuals experienced food insecurity in 2022, and recent national data shows that food insecurity has increased each year since then (Source: Vermont Foodbank). With the costs of goods rising and growing concerns about food security, Vermont Federal Foundation is hosting a charitable raffle aiming to raise $60,000 during the holiday season. Of these funds, $20,000 will be donated directly to The Vermont Foodbank, whose work is vital in ensuring that individuals and families across Vermont have access to nourishing food and essential support throughout the year.
The $60,000 total will be divided three ways, with $20,000 each granted to:
- Vermont Foodbank - Vermont’s largest charitable food organization, providing food to more than 300 food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, and schools and hospitals in the state.
- Vermont Federal Foundation - Vermont Federal Credit Union’s 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable foundation established to uplift the Vermont community and bolster organizations supporting impact causes, including sustainability, building strong communities, food security, and affordable & stable housing.
- One Raffle Winner—One lucky individual who enters the raffle will receive the $20,000*
A total of 3,000 raffle tickets will be available to purchase, and tickets will cost $20.00 each. Vermont Federal Foundation invites community members to purchase tickets to the raffle to show their support for the nonprofit organizations and for the chance to win $20,000*.
*Official rules for the raffle and details on how to enter the raffle can be found here.
“This raffle is a unique way for Vermonters to come together in support of their neighbors,” said Maribeth Spellman, Board Chair at Vermont Federal Foundation. “At Vermont Federal, we believe in strengthening our communities through partnership and community giving. Together with the Vermont Foodbank, we can make a real difference for families facing food insecurity across the state.”
“People in Vermont continue to show up for each other. Community support makes our work possible, and we thank Vermont Federal Credit Union and their members for taking action to help make sure we all have access to nourishing food this holiday season, and all year long,” said John Sayles, CEO of Vermont Foodbank.
To enter the raffle or for more information, visit https://www.vermontfederal.org/raffle-2025
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About Vermont Federal Foundation:
The Vermont Federal Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, serves as the charitable affiliate of Vermont Federal Credit Union. Dedicated to giving back to the community, the Foundation supports local organizations and initiatives that improve the lives of Vermonters. Guided by a commitment to meaningful impact, the Vermont Federal Foundation focuses its efforts on four key pillars: Sustainability, Building Strong Communities, Food Security, and Affordable & Stable Housing. Through its work, the Foundation encourages community involvement and collaboration, helping individuals and families across Vermont pursue their aspirations and achieve greater well-being. Learn more about Vermont Federal Foundation
About Vermont Foodbank:
Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank, providing nourishing food through a network of more than 300 community partners including food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools, and hospitals. Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, provides over 14 million pounds of food annually to people throughout Vermont. Learn more about Vermont Foodbank
