Food distribution is and always will be at the core of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s work. However, these activities alone will not end hunger in our region. Hunger is a complex issue linked closely to lack of money. So, the Food Bank has made a strategic decision to connect neighbors with resources [...]
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is forging ahead with its new strategic plan to eliminate disparities in access to nutritious foods, improve guests' health, and connect guests to other resources that support food security. Developed with guests and partners, the plan’s success will rely on the input, support, and guidance of these groups and other [...]
Written By: Les Sinclair, Communications & PR Manager Why is the loss of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments getting so much attention lately? There are two storylines. One is about how the elimination will impact the Virginia economy. The other is how it will affect the recipients. [...]
What you need to know about the changing SNAP benefits - SNAP Emergency Allotment benefits end Feb. 16, 2023. - Beginning March 2023, all SNAP households will see benefits decrease. - The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is here to support our community (guests, supporters, and organizations). We are standing stronger, together. - The Blue [...]
Written By: Les Sinclair, Communications & PR Manager Veterans Day is a time to thank our veterans for their service, recognize their roles in our national security, and underscore their sacrifice. It is odd to think that anyone who has risked life and limb for national security doesn’t have food security, but it happens [...]