Hunger Heroes
June, July, and August 2025
During the summer months, hunger doesn’t take a break—but school meal programs do. Families who rely on these programs face even greater challenges putting food on the table, while the Foodbank experiences a seasonal dip in donations. Hunger Heroes steps in to fill this critical gap.
Through the 757 Mobile Market, Hunger Heroes brings fresh, nutritious food directly to areas of greatest need, ensuring that families have access to seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy, proteins, and pantry staples. These client-choice distributions empower individuals to select the items they need most, preserving dignity and reducing food waste.
Each distribution is fully sponsored by a corporate or business partner, providing a unique opportunity for employees to take an active role in addressing summer hunger. Sponsors are encouraged to volunteer alongside Foodbank staff to distribute food, engage with community members, and witness the direct impact of their support.
Each two-hour distribution serves approximately 50 households, providing essential nutrition during one of the toughest times of the year. By becoming a Hunger Heroes sponsor, your business can help close the summer hunger gap while demonstrating a commitment to building a healthier, more food-secure community.
Site Sponsors & Schedule
Distributions are strategically spread across the entire service area, ensuring that families in high-need communities throughout Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore have access to fresh, nutritious food. To ensure consistency and accessibility, distributions will follow a standardized schedule, with most sites operating on the same day and time each month throughout June, July, and August. This approach helps neighbors plan ahead and return regularly, reinforcing food security and building trust within the neighborhoods we serve.
Distributions are available while supplies last.
May
Saturday, May 10
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Deep Creek Community Center – 2901 Margaret Booker Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Sponsored by Norfolk Academy
June
Thursday, June 5
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Mary D. Pretlow Library – 111 W. Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Sponsored by AvalonBay Communities
Thursday, June 12
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Deep Creek Community Center – 2901 Margaret Booker Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Sponsored by Dollar Tree
Friday, June 20
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation at Williams Farm Park – 5269 Learning Center Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Sponsored by Michael and Son
Thursday, June 26
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Morgan Memorial Library – 443 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Sponsored by IES Electrical
Friday, June 27
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation at Rosemont Elementary – 1257 S Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Sponsored by Marathon Consulting
July
Thursday, July 10
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Deep Creek Community Center – 2901 Margaret Booker Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Sponsored by Dollar Tree
Wednesday, July 16
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Exmore Town Park – 3305 Main St., Exmore, VA 23350
Sponsored by Southern Bank
Friday, July 18
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation at Williams Farm Park – 5269 Learning Center Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Sponsored by Dollar Bank
Thursday, July 24
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Morgan Memorial Library – 443 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Sponsored by Virginia Natural Gas
Friday, July 25
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation at Rosemont Elementary – 1257 S Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Sponsored by Marathon Consulting
August
Thursday, August 7
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Mary D. Pretlow Library – 111 W. Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Sponsored by Nicholson AAAA
Friday, August 8
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation at Rosemont Elementary – 1257 S Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Sponsored by Marathon Consulting
Thursday, August 14
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Deep Creek Community Center – 2901 Margaret Booker Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Sponsored by Dollar Tree
Date: Wednesday, August 20
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Exmore Town Park – 3305 Main St., Exmore, VA 23350
Sponsor TBD
Friday, August 22
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation at Williams Farm Park – 5269 Learning Center Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Sponsored by Eastern Data, Inc.
Thursday, August 28
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Morgan Memorial Library – 443 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Sponsored by Titan America
Questions? Contact our Community Engagement Manager at (757) 644-4432.