Feeding Southwest Virginia is asking for your support in reaching their donation goal.

A new study shows hunger in Virginia has increased over 50% from 2021.

Through Sack to Give Back, they will donate 1,000 meals – up to 30,000 meals per school – for every quarterback sack made by a participating institution to their local Feeding America food bank, according to the release.

Food insecurity is a significant problem in the United States, and Rockbridge County leaders said that it's the same in their area.

Pulaski County and Roanoke and Lynchburg Cities are all distributing two free meals to students a day.