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Feed My People (FMP), a food bank in the Chippewa Valley, has selected Chippewa Valley Technical College as one of two 2024 Organizations of the Year that have contributed to the mission of the food bank.

"Each went above and beyond to engage their faculty and staff and bring greater awareness and resources to our community," said administrators at FMP.

CVTC has been a partner of Feed My People since 2015, playing a vital role in hunger relief efforts in the Chippewa Valley. The College joined the statewide hunger coalition led by Feeding Wisconsin and has assisted with local deliveries through its transportation training program. In addition, it hosted FMP's July board meeting and participated in a podcast to help amplify the conversation around food insecurity. CVTC's ongoing collaboration strengthens FMP's impact on the community.

"We are deeply honored to be recognized by our partners at Feed My People Food Bank," said CVTC President Sunem Beaton-Garcia. "This acknowledgment reflects the commitment of our students and employees to making a tangible difference in our community. At CVTC, we believe that partnerships like this not only support those in need but also teach our students the value of compassion, service, and collaboration. Together, we are serving with love."

Braelynn Johnson, a CVTC graphic design student and student employee in the CVTC food pantry, said she appreciates her role with the College food pantry and its connection to FMP.

"Working in the food pantry for the last three semesters has been a great experience seeing the positive impact it has on our students," Johnson said. "I have seen students come back after their first visit and express how thankful they are for our food pantry. Students have come back in later weeks bringing along new people who expand our food pantry community."

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