Keeping it Local
Community is at the heart of everything we do at Sugarsnap. We give back whenever we can through donations, choose local producers to keep our dollars in Vermont, and support local businesses who help our community thrive. We’re also committed to reducing waste and using sustainable practices to help keep our community clean and healthy for future generations.
Supporting the Community We Call Home
As caterers, Sugarsnap has the ability to feed a lot of people, and we put that strength to work whenever we can. We support our neighbors by donating meals to local nonprofits, providing food for benefits and fundraisers, and sharing cookies and treats for community causes, all while supporting local farmers and makers along the way.
Cookies for Good
We bake and sell several flavors of yummy cookies. 35% of the revenue is donated to COTS. We’ve raised more than $135,000 in 12 years. The collaboration between COTS, Sugarsnap and Cabot Creamery Cooperative is designed to end homelessness–one cookie at the time!
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Sponsor a Meal
We started our Sponsor a Meal Program to support local nonprofits that rely on community generosity to feed those in need each day. Through this program, individuals and businesses can sponsor freshly prepared meals, which Sugarsnap cooks and delivers directly to our nonprofit partners, COTS and Spectrum.
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The Heart of Vermont
We love showcasing Vermont’s local producers and makers in our menus. They are the heart of Vermont and what makes Vermont special. Our menus include products from Vermont Soy, Shelburne Farms, Vermont Smoke and Cure, Maplebrook Farm, Jasper Hill, Wet Foot Farm, Common Roots Farm, Diggers Mirth Collective, Misty Knoll, Blue Ledge Farm, Vermont Coffee Company, and Green Mountain Creamery just to name a few.
Every Little Bit Makes a Difference
The hospitality industry can create a lot of waste, which is why we do our part to operate as sustainably as we can. We use compostable plates and utensils when reusable ones aren’t an option, we recycle cans, and compost food waste. By working closely with our clients to confirm accurate guest counts, we help avoid overproducing food and reduce waste at events. We also make an effort to schedule staff for events close to their homes to minimize driving, and when travel is required, our team carpools whenever possible.
Good Food for Every Table
We love being engaged with our community! From salad for hundreds of volunteers participating in Spectrum’s annual Empty Bowl fundraiser to lunch for local shelters, Sugarsnap provides fresh and local food for non-profit events whenever we can.
Submit a Donation RequestOur Community Partners
At Sugarsnap, we unite people, resources, and local partners to strengthen the community we call home.
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Committee on Temporary Shelter
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Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
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ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
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The Barn at Smugglers’ Notch
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Spectrum Youth and Family Services
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South Burlington Business Association
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Vermont Fresh Network