Supposedly Marie Anoinette, the Queen Consort married to Louis XVI during the time of the French Revolution, said of the poor during a time of hunger “Let them eat cake” which was literally “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche”. Brioche was an expensive cake-type bread made with flour, butter, and eggs. There is no evidence that...Read More
Did you know that there are 20,000 food insecure people in Chittenden County? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, this means that 20,000 people in our area “sometimes run out of money to buy food or run out of food before they get money.” In other words, they are “unable to consistently access or afford food”.Two...Read More
Some people think that the word “April” was based on the Latin word that meant “to open”, referring to the opening of buds and leaves. What if this April, you opened your heart to the needs of the working poor in Essex, people who are trying to make it on minimum wage, and sometimes have...Read More
April 3, 2018 | Sue Miyamoto According to actress, comedian, director and writer Amy Poehler, “It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.” This is true of any relationship. Aunt Dot’s Place is a food shelf in relationship with people in need, but also in relationship with the larger community of Essex, Essex...Read More
March 4, 2018 | Sue Miyamoto In February, Essex Elementary, Founders Memorial School, and Essex Middle School and both Central Offices of the Essex Westford School District, collected food for Aunt Dot’s Place. Two fifth grade boys from Founders excitedly helped load the bus on February 23. A school bus, pulled up to Aunt Dot’s...Read More
