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Sharing Our Story Of Hope

At every table, there is a story to tell. We would like to share our story to let you know…

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NFL quarterback and Hampton native Tyrod Taylor behind food drive at Hampton High School

The Tyrod Taylor Foundation teamed up with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Kroger to make the drive-through food pantry happen.…

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Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Fundraiser Celebrates 25 years

Michele Benson believes Tastefully Yours is the best ticket in town. The chief development officer of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank…

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The Backpack Program Making a Difference

Click here to learn about our BackPack Program and how it can make a difference in children’s lives as seen…

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Menchville Wins $25,000 for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank

Thanks to nearly 6,600 canned goods collected, 10,000 meals served and $4,000 raised for two anti-hunger causes this year, Menchville…

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Williamsburg Health Foundation Honors Four Recipients at Awards Ceremony

Fresh, nutritious food was the focus of the Williamsburg Health Foundation’s annual awards ceremony Thursday. This is the second year since…

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Thank You

[gdlr_video url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sty6zg6RaxA” ] Hunger is defined as a strong desire for food or the discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by…

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Haynes Furniture Food Drive

121st Anniversary Food Drive, Saturday, August 15. 9 am to 10 pm On our 121st anniversary, Virginia’s furniture store is…

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Christopher Newport University and Smithfield Giving Back

Thanks to Christopher Newport University and Smithfield for all of the support given to us throughout the year! You help…

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Virginia’s First Lady Visits the Foodbank as they Receive a Donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

On September 18th, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, will be at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank (www.hrfoodbank.org) as a donation of 30,000…

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Hunger Statistics for Hampton

Virginia Peninsula Foodbank CEO Karen Joyner shares hunger statistics for Hampton at the start of their food drive in support…

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Elected Officials Visit the Foodbank

Written by Adam Jordan Often we are lead to believe that our elected leaders are out of touch, and are…

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