NORFOLK, Va. – The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is adjusting its program to provide fresh fruits, vegetables and non-perishable foods to people who are struggling to make ends meet. The organization had to find a … [Read more...]
$2.6 million emergency program provides 5-day food packages during pandemic
NORFOLK — A $2.6 million public-private program has been created to provide emergency food care packages for families facing hunger as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The 20-pound boxes will be filled with five days’ worth of nonperishable … [Read more...]
Couragous Conversations
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – When speaking of systemic racism, often people immediately point to law enforcement and the judicial system. This week, WAVY-TV 10’s Courageous Conversation series takes on something that’s not focused on as much, but … [Read more...]
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore Responds to Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis
Norfolk, VA — July 20, 2020 — The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore today announced a positive COVID-19 diagnosis for an employee. The organization received formal notification on Saturday, July 18 that a staff member working … [Read more...]
Here’s what happens when a neighborhood’s only grocery store closes
“Black people ‘will be disproportionately impacted by having this new food desert in our community, and we can't ignore that reality,’ said Ruth Jones Nichols, president and CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, located … [Read more...]
