• Latest

Dark Chocolate with a Liberal Amount of Sea Salt

March 7, 2016

VT Department of Labor Provides Update on Mailing of New 1099-G Tax Forms to Unemployment Claimants

March 2, 2021
“Sam & Jim in Hell” – Reading of a New Play by Jeanne Beckwith

“Sam & Jim in Hell” – Reading of a New Play by Jeanne Beckwith

March 2, 2021
Just Some Thoughts

Cabin Fever Relievers

March 2, 2021
Mayor’s Report – September 2019

Mayor’s Report – February 2021

March 2, 2021

Tokyo Story (1953)

March 2, 2021

VSAC Shows You How: Comparing Financial Aid Offers

February 23, 2021

Eraserhead (1977) 3 Stars

February 23, 2021

Public Health Leaders Urge Vermont Legislators to Prevent the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

February 23, 2021

Bernie’s Mitten Merchandise Offers A Pathway Out of Poverty

February 23, 2021

Enjoy the 2021 Maple Season, Even Without Maple Open House Weekend

February 23, 2021
Plainfield’s Community Bagged Supper Resumes on February 23rd

Plainfield’s Community Bagged Supper Resumes on February 23rd

February 16, 2021

2021 Vermont Personal Income Tax Season Now Open

February 16, 2021
  • Home
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
Friday, March 5, 2021
The World Online
  • Home
  • News & Features
    • Local News
    • Letters & opinions
    • George Shuman
    • Max’s View
    • Local Sports & Outdoors
    • Births
    • Weddings & Engagements
  • Calendar
    • Art Exhibits
    • Calendar of Events
    • Ongoing Events
  • Obituaries
  • Submit
    • Submit Calendar Listing
    • Submit An Article To The World
    • Submit Letter To The Editor
    • Submit Sports News/Photo
    • Submit Birth Announcement
    • Submit Engagement Announcement
    • Submit Wedding Announcement
  • Advertising
    • World Rates and Ad Sizes
    • World Distribution Map
    • World Deadlines
    • Audit and Reader Surveys
    • Advertising Inquiry
  • Classifieds
    • Place Classified Ads
    • View Current Classifieds
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News & Features
    • Local News
    • Letters & opinions
    • George Shuman
    • Max’s View
    • Local Sports & Outdoors
    • Births
    • Weddings & Engagements
  • Calendar
    • Art Exhibits
    • Calendar of Events
    • Ongoing Events
  • Obituaries
  • Submit
    • Submit Calendar Listing
    • Submit An Article To The World
    • Submit Letter To The Editor
    • Submit Sports News/Photo
    • Submit Birth Announcement
    • Submit Engagement Announcement
    • Submit Wedding Announcement
  • Advertising
    • World Rates and Ad Sizes
    • World Distribution Map
    • World Deadlines
    • Audit and Reader Surveys
    • Advertising Inquiry
  • Classifieds
    • Place Classified Ads
    • View Current Classifieds
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The World Online
No Result
View All Result

Dark Chocolate with a Liberal Amount of Sea Salt

vt-world by vt-world
March 7, 2016
in Business, Local News
0

BernieBars
By Aaron Retherford
A little salty is a pretty good way to describe Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ personality at times. So when Nutty Steph’s founder Jaquelyn Rieke decided to create a chocolate bar in order to support his presidential campaign, she fittingly chose one of the more popular flavor combinations – dark chocolate and sea salt.

Vote Bernie Bars have been a big hit since they hit shelves in mid-December. So far, Rieke says about 8,000 bars have been sold and they sell out each day.

The bars are a fundraising vehicle for those who want to help contribute to the campaign, but might lack the financial resources to give as much as they would like. A case of 12 bars costs $39. The idea is to sell each bar for $6 to friends, family members, coworkers, or whomever you want. That leaves you with an extra $33 that can be donated to the campaign. It also gets Sanders’ face out in the public on the wrappers and TV commercials for the bars.

Rieke said she was personally skeptical of the Bernie campaign at first. She felt it was a pipe dream similar to how so many other Americans think. But when she watched the grassroots movement grow and saw how much money the Sanders campaign was raising, she realized he could become president and she was inspired to incorporate the campaign into her business.

And now that she’s fully on board, it means selling up to 500 Vote Bernie Bars a day, donating to the campaign weekly, and holding phone banking events at Nutty Steph’s.

“I’m just a big fan of having an honest politician run our country,” Rieke said. “Being a Vermont food company and with such an excellent Vermont candidate, we wanted to do what we could to help spread the message. Since everybody loves chocolate, it’s an easy way to get people on Bernie’s side.”

This passion for the Sanders campaign is evident throughout the company, all the way to the “packaging gals”, who hand wrap each bar. Rieke said one member of the packing crew in particular, Grace, who has Down syndrome and has worked at Nutty Steph’s for over 2 years, is excited to help Sanders.

“She comes in everyday and says, ‘OK Bernie, we’re going to wrap some more bars for you.’ It’s really cool,” Rieke said.

If you want to purchase Vote Bernie Bars, head on down to Nutty Steph’s, located at 961 US-2 in Middlesex.

Previous Post

Surprise! Maria’s Bagels Enjoys Big Success In Barre

Next Post

Guest Opinion: Reflections On Vermont’s 225th Birthday as a State

Next Post

Guest Opinion: Reflections On Vermont’s 225th Birthday as a State

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This Week’s Ads

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
The World
403 US Route 302
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 479-2582

Copyright © 2019 The World Online. All Rights Reserved. Powered by CoolerAds.

No Result
View All Result
  • Art Exhibits
  • Audit and Reader Surveys
  • Births
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us
  • Daily Horoscope
  • Fall Dining Guide
  • Food & Recipe
  • Home
  • Obituaries
  • Ongoing Events
  • Pay Your Bill Here
  • Senior Living Edition
  • Showtimes
  • Submit Birth Announcement
  • Submit Calendar Listing
  • Submit Engagement Announcement
  • Submit Listing to our Local Directory
  • Submit Sports News/Photo
  • Submit Wedding Announcement
  • Testimonials
  • The World Coupons
  • Weather Forecast
  • World Deadlines
  • World Distribution Map
  • World Rate Card
  • World Rates and Ad Sizes
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • About Us
  • Vermont Lottery
  • Advertising Information
  • The World Staff
  • Advertising Inquiry
  • Submit Letter To The Editor
  • Local Directory
  • Poll Results
  • Local Deals
  • Classifieds
  • Submit An Article To The World
  • Events
  • The World – This Week’s Online Digital Edition
  • The World Auto & Sports

Copyright © 2019 The World Online. All Rights Reserved. Powered by CoolerAds.

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In