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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Hunger to Hope Summer Food Drive
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR News is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and Feeding Southwest Virginia to host the Hunger to Hope: Summer Food Drive, a one-day food and donation event supporting families facing food insecurity across the region. The live food drive will take place on Friday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Market on Melrose in Roanoke. WFXR will broadcast live throughout the day, sharing stories of impact and encouraging viewers to give what they can, whether it's a bag of groceries, a monetary donation, or a moment of their time. Feeding Southwest Virginia partners with USPS for 'Stamp Out Hunger' 'It takes a community to feed a community. Unfortunately, hunger is here, right where we live,' said Pamela Irvine, President and CEO of Feeding Southwest Virginia. 'Partnerships are so very important to the Food Bank, and we are so grateful for our successful partnership with Goodwill and WFXR and for their commitment to address the problem of hunger in our community. Only together will we have an impact in reducing hunger.' 'At Goodwill and the Market on Melrose, we believe that real change happens when we come together to meet the needs of our neighbors,' said Angela Stanfill, Senior Vice President of Operations at Goodwill. 'Hunger, hardship, and inequity exist right here at home, and that's why strong partnerships are essential. We are proud to stand alongside Feeding Southwest Virginia and WFXR in the shared mission to nourish, support, and empower our community. Together, we are building a stronger, more hopeful future.' Donations collected at the Market on Melrose and at participating Goodwill donation centers (June 7–13) will be distributed directly to local pantries and partner organizations. More 'Hunger to Hope' stories on This year's event comes amid new data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap report, revealing that nearly 20% of children nationwide are experiencing food insecurity, with rates reaching up to 50% in some rural counties. Monetary donations can also be made on-site or online. All proceeds go directly to Feeding Southwest Virginia's food distribution programs. List of drop-off locations: Market on Melrose- 2502 Melrose Ave NW A, Roanoke, VA 24017 Vinton Store – 907 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA Hunting Hills Store – 4335 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, VA Hollins Store – 6315 Archcrest Drive, Roanoke, VA Cave Spring Store – 3206 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA Salem Store – 1493 E. Main Street, Salem, VA West Salem Store – 1830 West Main Street, Salem, VA Daleville Store – 125 Commons Parkway, Daleville, VA Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Washington County, Virginia Public Schools providing free summer meals
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Washington County, Virginia Public Schools announced Wednesday that free meals will be provided throughout the summer. The following on-site meals will be available for free, and no application is required. Abingdon High School June 2 – 20, Monday through Friday Breakfast: 7:45 – 9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Watauga Elementary School June 2 – 19, Monday through Thursday Breakfast: 7:45 – 9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Greendale Elementary School June 2 – 19, Monday through Thursday Breakfast: 7:45 – 9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Valley Institute Elementary School June 2 – 19, Monday through Thursday Breakfast: 7:45 – 9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Commonwealth's Attorney: State, federal investigations ongoing after officers stabbed at SWVA prison Applications are required for grab-and-go meals provided by Feeding Southwest Virginia. Enrollment forms will be available at each meal pick-up site. Wallace Middle School (Parking Lot) Mondays (June 2 – July 28) from 4 – 5 p.m. 7 days' worth of meals Meadowview Elementary School (Parking Lot) Tuesdays (June 3 – July 29) from 4 – 5 p.m. 6 days' worth of meals Greendale Chapel (Parking Lot) Wednesdays (June 4 – July 30) from 4 – 5 p.m. 6 days' worth of meals Damascus Middle School (Parking Lot) Thursdays (June 5 – July 31) from 4 – 5 p.m. 6 days' worth of meals Free meals will be provided throughout the region due to the sponsorship of Feeding Southwest Virginia's Summer Food Service Program. For a complete list of meal sites, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Feeding Southwest Virginia partners with USPS for ‘Stamp Out Hunger'
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Saturday, May 10, US Postal Service workers added some additional cargo to their trucks in the form of non-perishable food items. Those items were collected along typical mail routes as folks had the opportunity to make food donations as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The donation is one of the largest single-day collections for food pantries nationwide, including for Feeding Southwest Virginia. 'If we got at least 40,000 pounds of food, that would be over 33,000 meals that we could distribute to our neighbors across Roanoke and beyond,' said Pete Deaver, director of foundation relations for Feeding Southwest Virginia. RELATED STORY | Help fight hunger with 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive Food insecurity impacts the region in a big way, as around one-in-seven people across southwest Virginia face hunger. Despite Stamp Out Hunger taking place over just one day, Deaver said the one-day total can go a long way in helping Feeding Southwest accomplish its goal of lowering food insecurity across the 26 localities it serves. The collection also comes at a crucial time of year, just before schools let out for the summer months and many children lose access to free school lunches. 'The summertime is always a little bit more intense with people having extra needs,' said Deaver. 'Especially children at this time need some extra food support, so this is huge ahead of our summer feeding.' Deaver said this year's collection may be even more important than usual. 'Right now, our neighbors are facing the highest rate of food insecurity in southwest Virginia that we've seen since 2009,' he said. 'At a time that a lot of people are already facing hunger and high prices, we just like to be the last line of defense.' If you missed out on donating food items for Stamp Out Hunger but still want to help out, visit Feeding Southwest Virginia's website for more information on donations and volunteering. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Help fight hunger with ‘Stamp Out Hunger' food drive
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Every day, people and organizations are trying to make a difference to 'Stamp Out Hunger.' This Saturday, May 10, is the 33rd National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, one of the largest one-day food drives in the US. The event is held every year on the second Saturday in May and accepts non-perishable food donations, which are distributed to local food pantries. The food then helps fill the plates of the people who need it the most. More 'Hunger to Hope' stories on These donations are crucial for Feeding Southwest Virginia, and the public is asked to help provide for the community and share the news about the event this Saturday. Anyone interested in helping can fill a bag or blue bag provided by the US Postal Service with non-perishable foods, including canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice, or cereal. Residents can then leave the bags next to their mailbox before mail is delivered on Saturday, May 10, for pickup by mail carriers who will then drop them off at local food agencies, including Feeding Southwest Virginia. 'Thank you for your help in building awareness of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this weekend! Thanks for caring about hunger!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFXRtv.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Support Give Roanoke 2025: Donate to neighborhood pantry
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – If you want to make a difference and give back to your community, now is your time. GIVE Roanoke 2025 Campaign will occur on Wednesday, April 23, through midnight. Donations to Feeding Southwest Virginia will go straight to their Neighborhood Pantry, which is a staple in Northwest Roanoke's Community. Clayton gifts $20K to Family Promise to support homeless families Feeding Southwest Virginia's staff and volunteers serve hundreds of neighbors every Tuesday and Thursday. Click here to visit the GIVE Roanoke page and to learn more about how you can help. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
