The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is partnering with the City of Virginia Beach Human Services to host a Drive-Thru Pantry for Virginia Beach residents on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 starting at 10 a.m. at Veterans United Home … [Read more...]
52 Faces of Food Insecurity: Steve
If Steve Zollos, CEO of Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, sees a need, he’s going to try his best to address it. When he was in college studying for his master’s degree, he made a decision to visit Crete, an island in Greece, to learn … [Read more...]
52 Faces of Food Insecurity: Gary
“It’s just a zero,” Mercy Chefs Founder and President Gary LeBlanc says nonchalantly. “The difference between 50 and 500 is just a zero, and zero has no value.” Gary explains that for his team of chefs, there is no limit to the number of meals … [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...]
9 Ways to Avoid Stress During COVID-19
While we are still navigating the “new normal,” it is natural to feel increased levels of stress, anxiety and worry. There are many factors causing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it's the unpredictability of the virus itself or factors … [Read more...]
