🌱 'Everyone Eats' Extended + UVM Men's Basketball Game Canceled

Burlington VT

04 January, 2022

5:30 PM

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Hey, people of Burlington! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: Breezy in the morning; cloudy. High: 39 Low: 29. Here are the top 3 stories today in Burlington: As the pandemic continues on, Vermont's Everyone Eats program has been extended yet again. The FEMA-funded program will continue to offer free meals until Apr. 1 for those facing food insecurity. At its peak, Everyone Eats distributed around 45,000 meals per week; they're currently averaging around 25,000. (WCAX)The men's basketball matchup between UVM and Hartford, initially scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed due to "COVID-19 issues" within the Hartford program. No makeup date has been announced at this time. Vermont is still scheduled to play against the University of New Hampshire on Thursday in Burlington. (WPTZ)Burlington was highlighted on WalletHub's report of best cities to find a job in 2022. In a comparison of 182 cities, Burlington was found to have the shortest average work and commute time. (Fox Business) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Burlington: Standup Comedy Open Mic - Vermont Comedy Club (8:30 PM) From my notebook: Looking for an outdoor summer job? Vermont State Parks is currently hiring for the 2022 season. (Instagram)Thanks to the outpouring of generosity from Phish fans, the WaterWheel Foundation raised over $300,000 for local nonprofits and charities during their New Year's Eve live stream. (Facebook)Attention, artists: Vermont Studio Center is accepting applications for two new sessions of Creative Imperative starting this winter. (Instagram) Loving the Burlington Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.