2025 - Winner for Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers

The Polling Place Food Sponsorship Program is a public-private partnership through which local food service businesses provide meals to poll workers during Election Day and early voting. In return, sponsors are recognized in signs at voting locations, through various media outlets, and by community communications. Strong participation led to the expansion of the program to include coffee and baked goods during early voting. Deliveries were coordinated with voting location leaders to ensure timely service. A local newspaper also highlighted the program in a dedicated article and thanked participating businesses. Periodic town email updates reinforced local recognition. The program boosted poll worker morale, strengthened community ties, and highlighted local business support for elections.