The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is partnering with the City of Virginia Beach Human Services to host a Drive-Thru Pantry for Virginia Beach residents on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 starting at 10 a.m. at Veterans United Home … [Read more...]
52 Faces: Shawn
Several years ago, a man came into a Kroger store in Richmond, selected a jar of peanut butter, jelly and a loaf of bread and headed out the door without paying. Some store managers may have called the police on an apparent shoplifter. But on that … [Read more...]
52 Faces of Food Insecurity: Gary
“It’s just a zero,” Mercy Chefs Founder and President Gary LeBlanc says nonchalantly. “The difference between 50 and 500 is just a zero, and zero has no value.” Gary explains that for his team of chefs, there is no limit to the number of meals … [Read more...]
52 Faces of Food Insecurity: Anthony
Anthony Walters’ career with the YMCA of South Hampton Roads spans over 20 years. But, just three months into his position as president and CEO, he was faced with the unexpected and overwhelming responsibility of leading the organization through a … [Read more...]
2020 Hunger Heroes Recap
This year’s Hunger Heroes competition was more important than ever as the Foodbank has been prioritizing our efforts to distribute food to populations most likely to suffer from food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, our Hunger … [Read more...]
