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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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Mayflower Marathon brings in over 580k meals

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – A new record was set this weekend after the donations to the 18th annual FM99…

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18th Annual Mayflower Marathon benefits Hampton Roads foodbanks

It’s time for the annual Mayflower Marathon, presented by Classic Rock 106.9 The Fox (WAFX) and FM99 (WNOR). The 18th Annual…

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Mayflower Marathon in Hampton to collect food and money for Thanksgiving meals

HAMPTON — If you’re thinking about donating holiday meals for Thanksgiving, you will get your chance this weekend. The 18th annual…

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Talking Mayflower Marathon On WVEC’s Dialogue

Michele Benson-Howell, Chief Development Officer of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Abby Weber, Community Engagement Manager for the Foodbank of…

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Mayflower Marathon on Cox Hot Ticket

Donna Tighe, Food and Fund Drive Manager for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, and Abby Weber, Community Engagement Manager for the…

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Make A Difference Day

WVEC, WVEC.com, and all of the local Farm Fresh stores teamed up for Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October…

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Feeding the Hungry and Learning about Hunger in Hampton Roads

We are featured in an article on the Day to Serve website, read more here.

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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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BJ’s Charitable Foundation Grant to Provide Fresh Way to Fight Hunger

The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank today announced they’ll be one of 30 food banks to be awarded grants this September from…

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I am Hampton Roads, Chef Dawn Diva!

WAVY TV – She graduated at the top of her class in the Culinary Training Program at the Virginia Peninsula…

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