Press Room
Discussing SNAP benefit changes
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has experienced waves of change this year, from the…
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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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People Taking Action
Local foodbank volunteer gives away his $300 gift card! By: Kurt Williams Posted at 5:56 PM, Sep 28, 2021 and…
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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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Drive-thru food giveaway in Newport News supports hospitality, tourism employees impacted by pandemic
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A drive-thru food giveaway for hospitality and tourism employees, held by the Newport News Hospitality Association…
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Schools and foodbanks work to feed thousands of hungry children, families amid coronavirus crisis
by: Adrienne Mayfield Posted: Mar 13, 2020 / 05:57 PM EDT / Updated: Mar 13, 2020 / 07:50 PM EDT…
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Foodbank honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
HAMPTON, Va. – Around one hundred volunteers are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by having a…
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Virginia Peninsula Foodbank offering help to those affected by shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, agencies like the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank are offering help to those affected. But even…
Read MoreHampton Roads Show Hunger Action Month
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Members from the Foodbank of the Albemarle, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia stopped…
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Counting Kindness: Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Counting Kindness: Virginia Peninsula Foodbank HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank established a Culinary Program the moves people…
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Grocers stepping up as Virginia Peninsula Foodbank reels from loss of Farm Fresh donations
Farm Fresh was the third largest food donor to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, and the loss of those stores will…
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They lost their third largest donor, but this food bank continues to fight childhood hunger
By Melanie Occhiuzzo June 15, 2018 HAMPTON — The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is about to kick off its summer feeding program: The Summer…
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