Agency Advisory Council

Agency Advisory Council

The Agency Advisory Council is comprised of member representatives from partner agencies that reflect the spectrum of neighbors across Southeastern Virginia. The AAC works collaboratively with the Foodbank to address the shared vision and challenges of the Foodbank’s mission. This group is the eyes and ears of their local community and plays an advisory role, leveraging their experiences as partner agencies and community-based service providers to bring about a greater collective impact.

The Agency Advisory Council meets at the Foodbank (800 Tidewater Dr.) on the third Thursday of every odd-numbered month at 10:00 am. All partner agencies are welcome to attend, though only council members may vote.

Download the May 15 Meeting Minutes

Council Members

Chairperson

Kay O’Reilly – Eastern Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach (Term begins July 1, 2025)

Class FY 2025/2026

(Calendar year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026)

  • Deloris Shambley – Bethlehem Missionary Baptist, Norfolk

  • Donna Stockburger – Royster, Norfolk

  • Felicia Mayo – Relevant Church, Virginia Beach

  • Kay O’Reilly – Eastern Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach

  • Krishna Loya – Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, Virginia Beach

  • Rick Rowlands – IOWCOP, Isle of Wight

  • Sarah Peoples Perry – Burning Bush, Norfolk

  • Valerie Baker – Greater Works, Suffolk

Class FY 2026/2027

(Calendar year: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027)

  • Betty Mariner – Dos Santos, Eastern Shore

  • Catalina Ortega – Church of the Ascension, Virginia Beach

  • Ilma Ruiz – Casa de Adoracion Familiar Internacional (CAFI), Norfolk

  • Joe McGourn – Alive Dream Center, Suffolk

  • Larry Ebinger – Water’s Edge, Virginia Beach

  • Linda Banks – Providence UCC, Chesapeake

  • Lisa Claudio – Bon Secours Community Hub Food Pantry, Portsmouth

  • Jack Ferguson – Ghent Area Ministries, Norfolk

  • Sabrina Davis – RESET Inc., Chesapeake