Through a new on-site food pantry, eligible patients at Augusta Health's Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology who need food assistance now have access to nutritious foods that can help them better manage their health condition
Rockbridge Feeds launches website to help combat food insecurity within local community
The group hopes to make it easier to access food
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ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – A new coalition is teaming up with local non-profits to fight food insecurity in Rockbridge County.
The Rockbridge Feeds Coalition is a partnership with various local agencies all aiming to provide fresh food to those in need across the county.
Those needing access to food can now access information on resources in the community in one place.
“A lot of people think, you know, I’m just skipping a meal or so I’m not hungry enough we want to say there’s enough food for everyone and it’s not just enough calories like enough nutrition,” Administrative Lead Jen Handy said.
2 new Wawa locations in Albemarle County prepare for Grand Opening with fuel, promos
2 new Wawa locations in Albemarle County prepare for Grand Opening with fuel, promos By Max Marcilla | May 12, 2021 at 11:00 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 11:06 PM
ALBEMARLE Co., Va. (WVIR) - Wawa will have gas at its Grand Opening on Thursday at both new Proffit Rd. and Pantops locations.
On Wednesday afternoon, Wawa previewed the formal ribbon-cutting set for Thursday morning, when the stores open at 8 a.m.
Wawa gave guests a look inside and a taste-preview of some Wawa signature hoagies.
“We’re opening with fuel tomorrow and we’ll do our best to stay in stock and do what we always do - be there with for customers and that’s what we will continue to do,” said Adam Schall, the senior director of store operations.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank expecting need to increase soon Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (Source: WVIR) By Dominga Murray | May 6, 2021 at 6:28 PM EDT - Updated May 6 at 6:34 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - During the peak of the pandemic, record numbers of people who never before used food bank assistance began to reach out for help.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO Michael McKee says members of the food bank are expecting the need to increase soon.
“When the supplemental unemployment runs out, the effect of the stimulus check runs out, these temporary measures are over, in August and September. that’s when we expect to see these numbers climb back up”, McKee said.
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