The News Project Podcast 06.09.23 – FOOD CUPBOARD – COVIDS END – so VT Econ Summit – Brave Shave

Food Cupboard Seeks Support The Community Food Cupboard in Manchester is struggling to offset rising food costs and a scaling back of other programs that were helping their customers. Even though the pandemic has eased considerably, demand for their services is still high. Covid’s End? Description: The federal government has declared an formal end to the Covid-19 Emergency and is unwinding several of the special measures put in place to combat it. Is it time for that? Dr. Trey Dobson of the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, and Rep. Becca Balint, discuss whether now is the time for that. Dr. Trey Dobson, Rep. Becca Balint Forging Futures At Economic Summit Description: The Sixth Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit was held on May 23 at the Hermitage Club in Wilmington, on the theme of “Forging Our Futures.” Braving The Shave A tradition was resumed at the Manchester Elementary Middle School with the return of “Braving The Shave,” where a group of students and adults had their hair cut to show support for children with cancer. The chemotherapy they undergo for treatment often results in extreme hair loss, so supporters show solidarity with them by getting their own hair cut and to raise money for children’s cancer research.