New pilot project aims to yield more than just crops The Canadian poet and novelist Brian Brett once said, “Farming is a profession of hope.” For that reason, and so many more, the professional lives of farmers and foodbankers are deeply … [Read more...]
Foodbank to Hold Next in Series of Emergency Food Distributions Following Family Dollar Fire in Norfolk
With No Restoration Work Underway, Neighborhood Struggles with Food Options WHAT: The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore staging drive-thru and walk-up food pantry of USDA products. WHO: … [Read more...]
22nd Annual Canstruction® Begins March 19
Design and Build Competition Challenges Architects and Engineers to Defy Gravity, Collect Canned Goods for the Foodbank Norfolk, VA – March 7, 2023 – This year’s annual Canstruction® Design and Build Competition is set to begin at 8:00 a.m. on … [Read more...]
Foodbank Names New Chief Financial Officer
Norfolk, VA – February 27, 2023 – The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has named Dean Wooten its new Chief Financial Officer. Formerly the Director of Finance at the Foodbank, Wooten is a Certified Public Accountant and has … [Read more...]
Foodbank to Serve Up to 2,500 Households at February Virginia Beach Drive-Thru Food Pantry
WHEN: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WHAT: The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore will hold a drive-thru food pantry for up to 2,500 households. Each household will receive approximately … [Read more...]
Foodbank to Serve Up to 500 Households at March Suffolk Drive-Thru Food Pantry
Norfolk, VA – February 23, 2023 – As inflation continues to put pressure on food-insecure families, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority will hold a drive-thru distribution at … [Read more...]
