The Hunger Blog

Nearly one year ago, the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic was becoming clear. States shut down. Businesses closed. We worried about the safety of our friends, family, and loved ones.Since...

When Delvin enrolled in the Culinary Training Program at Virginia Peninsula Foodbank about five years ago he had recently been released from jail – a place he’d been in and...

As harsh winter weather blankets much of the United States in ice, snow and cold temperatures, Feeding America and food banks across the country are responding to ensure our neighbors...

For Lamont, his most important role was being a father who could provide for his family. He worked hard to give his children a life he never had – a...

From a very young age, Mr. Grant knew helping people was important. It was part of his life – and his family’s legacy.Mr. Grant comes from a long line of...

While many food banks and food pantries still welcome volunteers with extra safety measures, some of us may prefer to help from the comfort of our home. Becoming a virtual...

As coronavirus cases rise across the country, more of our neighbors will be turning to food banks during the holidays – many of them for the first time. During a...

Honoring the Contributions of America’s Indigenous PeopleNovember is Native American Heritage Month – one of many times to acknowledge the experiences and contributions of Native Americans. While the list of contributions is long,...

What’s Happening?In just over two months, the Gulf Coast and the Southeast have been devastated by four powerful hurricanes.The most recent storm, Hurricane Zeta, moved across the Southeast on Thursday, October...