Chef Brittany Garcia grabs her spatula and announces to her class: “All right, we are sautéing!” Two cameras capture every move as the Green Run High School teacher prepares quinoa inside her kitchen. Her culinary arts students are also showing … [Read more...]
To those needing food in Western Tidewater: A new Foodbank branch is coming
In recent years, officials at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore have noticed a trend. Levels of food insecurity — or the inability to reliably access enough food — have risen generally across Hampton Roads and nationwide, … [Read more...]
Perdue Farms $100,000 Grant Helps Fund New Freezer Capacity at Foodbank
As part of its “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” hunger-relief initiative, Perdue Farms has awarded a $100,000 grant to enable the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore to expand its freezer capacity at its Tasley, Va., branch and … [Read more...]
Hundreds show up to drive-thru food pantry in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach residents who are in need of some fresh food ahead of the Christmas holiday received help at the food pantry drive-thru Tuesday morning. The city's Department of Human Services joined forces with the Foodbank … [Read more...]
Virginia Beach Pandemic Relief Partnership to offer aid to residents and small businesses
More help is available for Virginia Beach residents and small business owners affected by COVID-19 through the Virginia Beach Pandemic Relief Partnership. In late October, the Virginia Beach City Council approved $8 million in funding divided … [Read more...]
