Lenny's Charity Sale Raises $24,804 for Food Banks
Lenny's Shoe & Apparel's 16th annual charity sale benefited the Vermont Foodbank and JCEO Plattsburgh Foodshelf.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Lenny's Shoe & Apparel raised $24,804 at its 16th annual Charity Sale on October 17, 2026, with every dollar going to the Vermont Foodbank and JCEO Plattsburgh Foodshelf. Customers paid a $10 donation to either organization in exchange for a custom canvas tote bag and exclusive storewide savings.
Why it matters
The donations support two food-security organizations serving communities across Vermont and northern New York during a period of ongoing need. Cumulative donations from the event now exceed $340,000, reflecting a sustained local giving effort.
The 2026 sale raised $24,804 at a $10 suggested donation per tote bag, bringing cumulative totals across 16 annual editions to more than $340,000. The company operates four stores in Barre, Williston, and St. Albans, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, New York, and has been in business for over 35 years.
The players
Lenny's Shoe & Apparel
A family-owned footwear and apparel retailer based in Vermont with stores in Barre, Williston, and St. Albans, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, New York, operating for more than 35 years.
Vermont Foodbank
A statewide nonprofit that distributes food to hunger-relief agencies across Vermont.
JCEO Plattsburgh Foodshelf
A community food pantry in Plattsburgh, New York, run by the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, serving residents facing food insecurity.
The details
Customers who donated $10 to either the Vermont Foodbank or JCEO Plattsburgh Foodshelf received a custom canvas tote bag and access to exclusive storewide savings. Every dollar collected went directly to the two nonprofits, according to the company.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: 16th annual Lenny's Charity Sale held.
November 2, 2026: Results of the charity sale reported.
Giving Trajectory
The 2026 edition continues a 16-year run of annual sales by Lenny's Shoe & Apparel, whose cumulative donations now exceed $340,000. The sustained series shows a recurring retailer-led model for supporting regional food banks in Vermont and northern New York.
Residents who shop at Lenny's or donate to the Vermont Foodbank can support hunger relief in their own communities. The charity sale shows how a $10 contribution can translate directly into food assistance for families across Vermont.
The takeaway
Small, recurring donations tied to a purchase can add up over time, as the cumulative total of more than $340,000 across 16 years shows. Vermont residents interested in supporting hunger relief can contribute directly to their local food bank.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Vermont Business Magazine.
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