VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. More Americans, including in Hampton Roads, are experiencing food insecurity for the first time in their lifetimes since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Programs are willing to help, but people need to ask first. However, not … [Read more...]
Virginia Beach to let nonprofits distribute $10 million in pandemic relief
VIRGINIA BEACH — Residents and small businesses struggling as a result of the pandemic will likely have another opportunity to get assistance from local nonprofits. On Tuesday, the Virginia Beach City Council is expected to vote to give $10 … [Read more...]
Opinion: Hampton Roads seeks to mine opportunity from crisis
With higher unemployment, it should be no surprise that demands for help have increased throughout Hampton Roads. The percentage of the population in the region receiving SNAP (food stamps) benefits jumped from 9.9% prior to the pandemic to 11.4% in … [Read more...]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: actionable steps beyond the buzz
As an African American having served in several leadership roles, I’ve learned to tread lightly around conversations about DEI or race and simply not talk about “it” — “it” being institutionalized racism, which often hinders the best intentions … [Read more...]
Reck on the Road: SEVA Foodbank Volunteers
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has supplied nearly 6.5 million meals and they could not have done this without the help of volunteers. See the full story … [Read more...]
Local foodbank raises awareness for racial disparity in food insecurity
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is working to bring attention to the connection between racial equity, hunger, poverty and wealth. Leah Williams-Rumbley is the Foodbank’s Senior Director of … [Read more...]
