With higher unemployment, it should be no surprise that demands for help have increased throughout Hampton Roads. The percentage of the population in the region receiving SNAP (food stamps) benefits jumped from 9.9% prior to the pandemic to 11.4% in … [Read more...]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: actionable steps beyond the buzz
As an African American having served in several leadership roles, I’ve learned to tread lightly around conversations about DEI or race and simply not talk about “it” — “it” being institutionalized racism, which often hinders the best intentions … [Read more...]
Reck on the Road: SEVA Foodbank Volunteers
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...]
