MORRISVILLE – The Northern Borders Regional Commission has funded Salvation Farms, a Vermont-based nonprofit, to establish a food processing hub in collaboration with the Lamoille Economic Development Corporation. Located at 48 Congress Street in Morrisville (the former Walgreens), the facility will support local farmers and the broader food system by aggregating and processing surplus fruits and vegetables.
The new hub will create revenue opportunities for farmers while making locally-grown food affordable for institutions such as Meals on Wheels programs, schools and correctional facilities.
In addition to improving food access, the facility will provide employment opportunities. Partnering with workforce development organizations, Salvation Farms will prioritize hiring individuals facing barriers to employment, offering training and work in Vermont’s second fastest-growing manufacturing sector: food.
Salvation Farms will utilize NBRC funding along with a 2023 appropriation from the State of Vermont to support the initial setup and equipment costs. Additional fundraising efforts will launch this spring. In the coming months, the organization will gather ideas and feedback from community members and partners.
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