After two years of looking for a new site, the Agape Center NRV is finally home. On Friday, the doors will open at their new Christiansburg location.

The hope is by elevating the campaign, Omni’s total donations will reach close to 22 million meals.

For every tire they sell, they’ll donate one dollar to the local food bank.

Thursday's report from the Labor Department said that initial claims for jobless aid dropped from 787,000 the week before. Before the virus paralyzed the economy in March, the number of people applying for unemployment benefits each week had typically amounted to roughly 225,000. "Thanksgiving seasonals likely explain the drop'' in jobless claims last week, Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, wrote in a research note. The total number of people who are continuing to receive traditional state unemployment benefits declined to 5.5 million from 6.1 million. But it also indicates that many of the unemployed have used up their state benefits, which typically expire after six months.

ROANOKE, Va. – More than 400 families have food on their tables thanks to a local drive-thru distribution. It was the second of two events organized by Feeding Southwest Virginia and Wells Fargo to help those in need. We also have fresh produce and other supplies that we’re using to supplement that,” said Lisa Uhl, director of marking and communications for Feeding Southwest Virginia. “I am really thankful that they’re doing this because it is really helping the families,” said Iris King, who appreciated the gifted groceries. “And with people going through the pandemic right now, people are in need!”Feeding Southwest Virginia pulled off the pull-up event thanks to a national grant from Wells Fargo.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. Two local food banks could have to start shutting down if they don't get more volunteers soon. Heavenly Manna in Rocky Mount has had to rely on the same small group of volunteers since March. Without more volunteers, the food bank may have to periodically cancel its weekly distribution events because the volunteers could be too tired to work. His Cupboard in Boones Mill may have to start shutting down soon because there may not be enough volunteers to help run it at times. Heavenly Manna Director Frances Davis said shutting down would be a huge blow to the food bank and the hundreds of people it serves each month.