Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia In The News
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Suffolk News-Herald: August 29, 2009
Amongst the lessons, love
For many of those attending, Vacation Bible School is about fun times with friends during the summer break from regular school. For others, it’s a chance to teach kids about the love of Jesus Christ. For participants of one VBS program this year, it may have been about those things, but the program also provided an opportunity to follow Christ’s command to “Love your neighbors” by collecting money and food for the Suffolk Kids’ Cafe.
WAVY: March 13, 2009
Fundraiser is music to ears of Foodbank officials
In this tough economy, it's becoming less of a cliché to say we're just a paycheck away from being homeless or hungry. The need is great and donations are down.
WAVY: March 13, 2009
Long lines show increasing hunger
NORFOLK, Va - Distribution day for families eligible for the USDA's Emergency Food Assistance Program. At the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, a stream of people walked into a room, to wait for food. Staff and volunteers kept moving in the warehouse. A steady flow of boxes moved toward waiting families. Some parents missed work, so they wouldn't miss an opportunity to feed their children.
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WAVY: March 13, 2009
Foodbank Guidelines
WVEC: February 27, 2009
Peanut product recalls hurt Foodbank effort
Peanut butter is a staple for food banks and with the nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to a Virginia company, local offices are pulling products.
The Shopper: December 2008
Food drives bring hope to thousands with the help of volunteers
Sitting down to a bountiful feast with family and friends during the holiday season is something many of us look forward to each year. Making sure others less fortunate can do the same shifts the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, and the hundreds of community non-profit groups it supports, into overdrive as they strive to raise awareness about hunger and the need for food drives. Marianne Smith, Chief Development Officer for the Foodbank, says there are many low-income families that are struggling every day to survive soaring food, fuel and healthcare costs.
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foods needed to provide balanced meals and support the operation of all our programs.
Thousands like you give their time and talent, helping in the office, warehouse and
distribution sites.
Food drives are
wonderful opportunities
to contribute directly
to those in need.
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is a nonprofit corporation governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A copy of our financial statements is available upon request from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Virginia State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23218. FEIN #52-1219783. The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and its branch, the Foodbank on the Eastern Shore, do not sell or share our list of donors to any third party entity.
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is a member of Feeding America and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks.
