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...]
2020 Hunger Heroes Recap
This year’s Hunger Heroes competition was more important than ever as the Foodbank has been prioritizing our efforts to distribute food to populations most likely to suffer from food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, our Hunger … [Read more...]
FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FEEDS KIDS FOR FREE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jordan Fontenot, The KBD Group jfontenot@thekbdgroup.com (757) 292-8216 June 29, 2020 FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FEEDS KIDS FOR FREE Norfolk, … [Read more...]
Get Healthy Recipe Challenge
With schools closed, still limited grocery access and meal inspiration wearing thin, we could all use some creativity in the kitchen. The Foodbank is launching a Get Healthy Recipe Challenge to inspire individuals to post their favorite and most … [Read more...]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Deserts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. The USDA’s most recent study says 39 million Americans live in “low-access communities” or communities in … [Read more...]
