Townshend -- Grace Cottage Hospital hosts the Vermont Foodbank's "VeggieVanGo" free food distribution program on the fourth Thursday of each month. The purpose of the program is to help people who struggle to afford to buy enough fruits and vegetables to sustain a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their families. All are welcome and no proof of eligibility is required.

This month's distribution is Thursday, July 26, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. The location is between the Family Health Center and the Wolff Outpatient Rehab building, at 185 Grafton Road.
Grace Cottage asks that all participants arrive between 12:00 – 12:45 pm (not prior) when there is less patient activity, and that all park along the street or in the lots in front of the facility. Realize that vehicles travel along Grafton Road/Route 35 in both directions regularly, so caution crossing the street is advised.

Fresh food items generally available include potatoes, carrots, squash, kale, yogurt, apples, and the like. Participants are asked to take only what they need for their own household use and to bring reusable shopping bags or boxes to carry their items home.

For more information about VeggieVanGo at Grace Cottage, call 365-9109.