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Teens partake in large-scale community project, making 530 grain bowls for the hungry
CAMDEN LITTLETON Virginia Cooperative Extension https://starexponent.com/news/state-regional/education/article_31226479-8ee7-4a63-a90b-0056333c720e.html Nearly 60 Culpeper students from Eastern View High School turned a two-day field trip into a large-scale community service effort, preparing nutritionally rich meals for local residents in need. The outreach was accomplished through a partnership with the Culpeper office of Virginia Cooperative Extension, 4-H and the Carver


March update: Deliciousness at Carver Food Enterprise Center's Local Flavor Fest
https://starexponent.com/news/local/article_9387799e-1bd7-47d7-ad13-822b700c081c.html March came in roaring like a lion, and didn’t let up. Between production runs, road trips, big events, and one very ambitious Feeding500 (more on that teaser in a moment), it was a month full of movement, learning, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. We kicked things off by making another round of liver treats for our friends at Kinloch Farm. These are one of our first co-manuf


Carver kitchen tripling in size with $1.2M USDA grant
https://starexponent.com/news/local/government-politics/article_fe081e17-120a-49e3-b37e-21a0261f3987.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Culpeper_Star-Exponent_news&fbclid=IwY2xjawQBoV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFST216OEhIWnZSYjU4VkJNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHioZBlS6IuA6C8xEcS9oDNHh9YuXE045Mohpfq3oqtMLI0jhTUc4dMjIUy5r_aem_gnQwzwx69alClZQy_o54EA Focused work rooted in making the community healthier just got a super-sized boost. The


Apples, pumpkins, frozen watermelon, pies and an award nomination in Carver kitchen
https://starexponent.com/news/local/article_70f381e7-7927-4584-9020-c2d354881c78.html CARVER FOOD ENTERPRISE CENTER Before the Carver Food Enterprise Center even had a chance to catch its breath from October, November arrived with a bang, and a few more apples. The very first event of the month in the commercial kitchen in Culpeper County was transforming the extra apples donated by FT Valley Farm into a delicious, no-sugar-added apple pie filling. Some of it went straight i


Carver Food Enterprise Center – Community Value Added
https://www.pecva.org/work/working-farms-and-food-work/carver-food-enterprise-center-community-value-added/ by Lea Justice, PEC Buy Fresh...


Center for Nonprofit Excellence Annual Report
https://thecne.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CNE-Impact-Report-2025.pdf As Program Director of the Carver Food Enterprise Center...


Flavor Fest highlights shared Culpeper kitchen, small businesses
Local Flavor Fest attendee tops their smoked chicken with local apple butter barbecue from Grandpa Foods. By Camden Little...


Foodies flock to Carver Food Enterprise Center
Aiden Costa and his mother, Carolina da Costa, serve up Brazilian bites at the 1st Local Flavor Fest and fundraiser Sunday at the Carver...


PATH Foundation interns bring color and community to Carver Center with new mural
https://www.fauquiernow.com/news/path-foundation-interns-bring-color-and-community-to-carver-center-with-new-mural/article_d4dd82e6-4b75-...


REC grant boosts Carver kitchen — and help residents in need
https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/rec-grant-boosts-carver-kitchen-and-help-residents-in-need/article_35ebeedc-9d48-11ef-9a32-4f6b26735f...


A year at the Carver Food Enterprise Center
https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/a-year-at-the-carver-food-enterprise-center/article_d255367c-60a6-11ef-b7c1-dbb3c9336621.html In...


Farm to School meals fixed in Carver kitchen coming to Rappahannock schools
By Allison Brophy Champion for the Culpeper Star-Exponent Jul 18, 2024 Farm to School at the Carver Center kitchen just got a $92,084...


Carver Food Enterprise Center: 'We make the product from the produce
https://starexponent.com/news/local/carver-food-enterprise-center-we-make-the-product-from-the-produce/article_bd403248-f42a-11ee-a948-77...


Carver Center food preparation event provides for local pantries
https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/gallery-carver-center-food-preparation-event-provides-for-local-pantries/article_4c89ae1c-ea34-11ee-8...


Spanberger, Moffitt announce funding for local, regional food systems at Carver Center
https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/spanberger-moffitt-announce-funding-for-local-regional-food-systems-at-carver-center/article_df2e9ef6...


Carver kitchen opens bakery space, is growing clientele, education
https://starexponent.com/news/community/carver-kitchen-opens-bakery-space-is-growing-clientele-education/article_4ee475d4-c12b-11ee-bc72-...


Jackleg to relocate to Fauquier County
https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/jackleg-to-relocate-to-fauquier-county/article_a732bdae-b636-11ee-8771-7b2b08468609.html


A transformative year: Carver Food Enterprise Center seeks continued support
https://starexponent.com/news/a-transformative-year-carver-food-enterprise-center-seeks-continued-support/article_2937eea8-9d11-11ee-8062...


'Feeding 500' team effort turns surplus squash into nourishing soup
https://dailyprogress.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/feeding-500-team-effort-turns-surplus-squash-into-nourishing-soup/article_6...
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