They lost their third largest donor, but this food bank continues to fight...
By Melanie Occhiuzzo June 15, 2018 HAMPTON — The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is about to kick off its summer feeding program: The Summer Food Service Program, on June 18. This federally funded program...
View ArticleGrocers stepping up as Virginia Peninsula Foodbank reels from loss of Farm...
Farm Fresh was the third largest food donor to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, and the loss of those stores will affect the nonprofit’s ability to feed hungry residents. But other… The post Grocers...
View ArticleCounting Kindness: Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Counting Kindness: Virginia Peninsula Foodbank HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank established a Culinary Program the moves people from food insecure to the kitchen. For those who...
View ArticleHampton Roads Show Hunger Action Month
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Members from the Foodbank of the Albemarle, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia stopped by to wrap up hunger action month; and share an… The post...
View ArticleVirginia Peninsula Foodbank offering help to those affected by shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, agencies like the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank are offering help to those affected. But even they’re concerned about how this will impact them if this… The post...
View ArticleFoodbank honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
HAMPTON, Va. – Around one hundred volunteers are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by having a day of service giving back to the community with food… The post Foodbank honoring Martin...
View ArticleSchools and foodbanks work to feed thousands of hungry children, families...
by: Adrienne Mayfield Posted: Mar 13, 2020 / 05:57 PM EDT / Updated: Mar 13, 2020 / 07:50 PM EDT HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Local food banks are acting… The post Schools and foodbanks work to feed...
View ArticleDrive-thru food giveaway in Newport News supports hospitality, tourism...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A drive-thru food giveaway for hospitality and tourism employees, held by the Newport News Hospitality Association in partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank, provided...
View ArticleNFL quarterback and Hampton native Tyrod Taylor behind food drive at Hampton...
The Tyrod Taylor Foundation teamed up with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Kroger to make the drive-through food pantry happen. Author: Dana Smith Published: 4:19 PM EDT April 24, 2021… The post...
View ArticlePeople Taking Action
Local foodbank volunteer gives away his $300 gift card! By: Kurt Williams Posted at 5:56 PM, Sep 28, 2021 and last updated 5:56 PM, Sep 28, 2021 HAMPTON, Va.- As… The post People Taking Action appeared...
View ArticleSharing Our Story Of Hope
At every table, there is a story to tell. We would like to share our story to let you know how your compassion is helping our neighbors have a plate… The post Sharing Our Story Of Hope appeared first...
View ArticleDiscussing SNAP benefit changes
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has experienced waves of change this year, from the end of emergency COVID-19 allotments in March to updates on… The post...
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