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...]
Food bank hosts virtual simulation to address racial wealth gap impact on hunger
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore held a virtual simulation to educate elected officials about the impacts of policies on hunger. In conjunction with Hunger Action Month and Elected Official … [Read more...]
Foodbank opens mobile food pantry in Norfolk food desert
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has added a location for its mobile food pantry to fill the need in a food desert in a Norfolk community. Earlier this summer, the Save-A-Lot grocery store closed in … [Read more...]
Rising Need for Volunteers at Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
NORFOLK, Va. — The coronavirus pandemic is causing a wave of food insecurity. Many families are needing help finding food. That is where the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore comes in. Workers and volunteers are working seven … [Read more...]