As the economy continues to bounce back from the pandemic, we’re seeing a struggle with supply chain issues.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A local company is helping people in the Commonwealth and beyond. Foster Fuels has more than 200 employees and trucks on the roads, working overtime to serve 20,000 customers in Virginia. We’re told many employees are trying to survive themselves while getting the job done. It’s a lot, but that’s what we’re here for,” said Chelsea Harrison, vice president of marketing for Foster Fuels. Crews are also helping Texas and Northern Virginia.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Lynchburg-area fueling companies are in Texas helping victims of what was Hurricane Laura. FEMA called on Foster Fuels, who answered the call. The company sent their drivers and about 40 trucks filled with fuel ready to serve. From clear diesel fuel to gasoline, and it can be used to power anything to generators to automobiles. Foster Fuels said its not sure how long its crews will be in Texas, but theyre prepared to stay as long as needed.

The Salem School Board will talk about school safety. The Roanoke City School Board will hold a retreat today. It's charged with making recommendations to the Commonwealth Transportation Board about improving the highway. A coat drive begins today in Central Virginia. Registration begins today at noon for the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3.

BROOKNEAL, Va. - If you're looking to shed some of those winter coats that are lying around your house, a local fuel company wants to help you put them in the hands of students in need. Starting Tuesday until early October, Foster Fuels will be collecting winter coats at their showrooms throughout Central Virginia. The company is looking for gently used coats to give to area elementary schools chosen by the company's showrooms throughout the region. Each showroom is working with a local elementary school in the area. The following are the organizations that Foster Fuels is working with this season: Brookneal Designated Organization: Sydnor Jennings and Brookneal Elementary Schools Danville/Blairs Area Designated Organization: Chatham Elementary School Charlottesville Designated Organization: Stone Robinson Elementary School Forest Designated Organization: New London Academy Huddleston Designated Organization: Lake Christian Ministries Lovingston Designated Organization: Tye River Elementary School Rustburg/Lynchburg Area Designated Organization: Rustburg Elementary SchoolCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.