Food, clothes, and money were 'channeled through' churches to the poor people of the village.
To make a complaint, you will need to go through (the) official/proper 'channels'.
She said that she was 'channeling' my father and that he had a message for me.
(..) One! Two. Take a deep breath in. Take a deep breath out. - Take a deep breath. Inhale. - Time's up. My turn. Change the channel, and I'll smash your face. Ready for the legs. And down. Sorry, sweetheart. Squeeze. Release. (..)1994 Léon: The Professional