God's Pit Crew and Martinsville Speedway team up to distribute free food boxes
Read full article: God's Pit Crew and Martinsville Speedway team up to distribute free food boxesRacing to make a difference, God’s Pit Crew and Martinsville Speedway have teamed up to distribute free food boxes to families in need.
🌯 Moe’s Southwest Grill offering buy one, get one free burrito or bowl deal Thursday
Read full article: 🌯 Moe’s Southwest Grill offering buy one, get one free burrito or bowl deal ThursdayNational Burrito Day is here, and Moe’s Southwest Grill is celebrating the yummy occasion with a buy one, get one free burrito or bowl deal.
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry sees rising demand
Read full article: Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry sees rising demandThe Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is now feeding nearly 400 families every month. To restock their shelves, the food pantry is holding a canned food drive from March 16 through March 30.
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry food drive aims for 30,000 cans amid rising demand
Read full article: Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry food drive aims for 30,000 cans amid rising demandThe Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is organizing a canned food drive from March 16 to March 30 to address a significant increase in demand. With a 98% rise in families seeking assistance since 2022, the pantry aims to collect 30,000 cans.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every day
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every dayAlleghany Highlands Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, and making sure kids know why it’s so important to start every day with a nutritious breakfast.
Franklin County Public Schools to have virtual day Monday
Read full article: Franklin County Public Schools to have virtual day MondayFranklin County Public Schools announced Sunday that they will be holding a Code 10 virtual day on Monday, Feb. 17. All but one school will require large-scale disposal of spoiled food, FCPS said.
Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatus
Read full article: Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatusMama Crockett’s Donuts is a business that was so wildly popular, it made people whip their heads around and make U-turns just to stop and grab a box of donuts. But after closing down shop, they are back in business to the delight of their customers.
Super Bowl spending trends: food, memorabilia, and more
Read full article: Super Bowl spending trends: food, memorabilia, and moreAs the weekend approaches, the big question on everyone’s mind is: Eagles or Chiefs? But it’s not just about the game; it’s also about what we’re eating, drinking, and buying. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend over $18 billion on Super Bowl 59.
North Carolina Police Officer Shot and Killed in Line of Duty after shooting at Food Lion
Read full article: North Carolina Police Officer Shot and Killed in Line of Duty after shooting at Food LionThe Greensboro Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after one of their officers was shot and killed in a shooting at a Food Lion Grocery Store, according to WXII 12.
Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseases
Read full article: Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseasesNew grant funding is helping the Virginia Community Health Care Association address food insecurity and teach people how food can be an effective prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases and chronic illnesses.
VCHA and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield launch “Food as Medicine” program at Johnson Health Center
Read full article: VCHA and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield launch “Food as Medicine” program at Johnson Health CenterAs part of its ongoing work to address food insecurity the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation announced a $400,000 grant for Virginia Community Healthcare Association to launch its “Food as Medicine” program.
WATCH: First annual International Food and Wine Tour in Roanoke this weekend
Read full article: WATCH: First annual International Food and Wine Tour in Roanoke this weekend“Taste your way around the world” that’s what the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association is inviting you to do this Sunday.
Kroger Kicks Off Annual Peanut Butter Drive to Support Local Food Banks
Read full article: Kroger Kicks Off Annual Peanut Butter Drive to Support Local Food BanksIn honor of Hunger Action Month this September, local Kroger stores are once again leading the charge to support those in need with their annual Peanut Butter Drive.
