Over the past year, we have worked to establish our online business, Provisionary, a Vermont artisan marketplace and gift concierge company. Now we would like to take Provisionary to the next level by opening a local foods market in Vergennes, VT.

We see opening a retail space as a natural transition that will not only expand our business, but enhance and serve our community. Currently, Vergennes area residents must drive over 25 miles roundtrip to shop at a market that sources local Vermont products. This distance makes it all the more difficult to support local farms and food producers, even for consumers who want to buy local foods. Provisionary would like to offer an opportunity for change by opening a small local foods market that would stock fresh produce, meat, cheese, fresh bread, eggs, dairy and pantry items, all 100% Vermont-grown and made.

We plan to convert our existing rental space at 7 S Maple Street in Downtown Vergennes into a quaint neighborhood local foods market that we hope will become a staple in the community, both for locals and tourists alike. Provisionary Market will offer grocery options not otherwise found nearby.

Provisionary Market Rendering

We are turning to the Kickstarter community to ask for help in raising a portion of the funds needed to outfit the market space for opening. We are targeting a goal of $10,000, most of which will help us purchase display refrigerators, a display freezer, a POS System and inventory. We have used our own funds to renovate the shop interior and are in the process of building a custom check-out counter, market shelving and an outdoor produce stand.



We are incredibly humbled and grateful for all those who will become part of the next chapter in our story by participating with us to create a space that will help Provisionary continue to thrive and serve the community for years to come. Thank you so much for your support!

The Design:

Our vision for the market is inspired by the small neighborhood green grocers in big cities like New York and San Francisco. We will have to be creative with our use of the space, as it is quite cozy at 400 square feet. We hope to catch the eyes of passers-by with visible signage, a bright awning and outdoor seasonal produce displays in the front of the shop. The beauty of our chosen retail space at 7 S Maple Street is 1) it’s location in Downtown Vergennes, just off Main Street, and 2) it’s affordability. Both of these factors contribute to our desired retail site being a low-risk venture.

In exchange for your support we've lined up these and other exciting rewards:

Enjoy a collection of seasonal recipes perfected by Mona over her many years of cooking professionally in Vermont and California. These globally-inspired recipes will feature ingredients readily available in Vermont. The digital format will allow for easy printing and viewing on your home computer or mobile device.

If you love cheese as much as we do, check out our VT Cheese Club reward levels. The Cheese Club is a great way to discover many of the award-winning cheeses Vermont has to offer. Each month, you will receive the makings of a stellar cheese board, including three fabulous cheeses, crackers or fresh bread, and assorted accoutrements designed to pair with the cheese.

Bring family and friends together to experience whole hog cookery the way the pros do it. Our DIY Pig Roast reward includes a dressed 50-lb. heritage pig from Otter Creek Heritage Farm, La Caja China roasting box, instructions, supplies, recipes and all the fixins for an unforgettable feast.