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Getting to know the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

CVOEO is expanding its services to meet the growing needs of Vermonters, focusing on homelessness, food insecurity, and community support, while celebrating 50 years of its programs and continuing its efforts to raise funds and resources for those in need.

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Keeping warm at the right price; A quick look at what you can do as the temperatures drop

As Vermont faces rising heating costs and energy debates, experts emphasize the importance of weatherization alongside efficient heating solutions to address the state's long-standing challenges with cold winters and energy inefficiency.

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Vermont food shelf provides Thanksgiving ingredients to those in need

The food shelf — on North Winooski Avenue in Burlington — is closed on Thanksgiving but has plenty of turkeys to give to those in need this season.

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Feeding Champlain Valley celebrating 50 years

In 1974, a group of concerned citizens from faith-based groups came together to try and address food insecurity in Burlington. Feeding Champlain Valley continues that work 50 years later.

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Feeding Champlain Valley expands services to reach more people in need

Feeding Champlain Valley is expanding their services to further reach their mission of addressing hunger in the area.

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Feeding Chittenden unveils new name, expands reach, launches fundraiser

Dozens gathered Tuesday at Colchester Food Hub, a Food Access Network warehouse, to unveil Feeding Chittenden’s new name: Feeding Champlain Valley. The public launch of a new name this morning at the FAN facility on Acorn lane in Colchester was done, in part, to better reflect Feeding Champlain Valley’s contributions throughout the entire Champlain Valley region.

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Feeding Chittenden to change name, expand mission

Burlington’s Feeding Chittenden is expanding to reach more people in the Champlain Valley. And the food shelf’s new mission is reflected in a new name. Feeding Chittenden is becoming Feeding Champlain Valley.

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Feeding Chittenden to announce name change as mission grows

Feeding Chittenden will be changing its name on Tuesday while also unveiling a new food security campaign. The new name: Feeding Champlain Valley. A change they said will reflect how they've expanded their reach in our region over the years.

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With a new name, Vermont’s largest food pantry is working to serve more people in need

One of Vermont’s biggest social services organizations, formerly known as Feeding Chittenden, is aiming to help even more people in the Champlain Valley under a new name.

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Free culinary program trains future chefs while feeding the community

Feeding Chittenden provides hot meals to people in need every weekday. The food is made by up-and-coming cooks who join their free culinary program, which not only gives culinary students a free education, but it also gives people an opportunity to cook food for people who desperately need it.