Cold weather gear for unhoused residents
City of BarreVermont- Detected
- Oct 21, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Sector
- Supplies & Materials
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From the meeting
At the October 21, 2026 committee meeting, members discussed an urgent need for cold weather camping gear, especially sleeping bags and tents, and said drives were in place to secure needed supplies. They also shared a GiftDrive link for street outreach goods and noted safety concerns for winter camping. The item was discussed, not approved.
Further supply-gathering work remained open.
- Meeting date
- October 21, 2026
- Agency
- City of Barre
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