Sixty-four-year-old Jodi sits quietly in her living room on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, her hands steadily at work as she sews an outfit for a stuffed pig. “I sewed the pig first, and now I’m making it an outfit,” she says cheerfully. Most of her days … [Read more...]
52 Faces of Food Insecurity: Steve
If Steve Zollos, CEO of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, sees a need, he’s going to try his best to address it. When he was in college studying for his master’s degree, he made a decision to visit Crete, an island in Greece, to learn … [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...]
Healthy Snacks (That Are Kid-Approved!)
More time is being spent at home as many families continue to work and learn remotely. Adapting to new circumstances beyond our control often invites convenience and comfort into our lives to maintain a sense of ease and normalcy. An area of our … [Read more...]
