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Reaching rural neighbors: Produce boxes In the Western Region (Verona) distribution center, volunteers pack produce boxes. Previously, the Food Bank purchased pre-packed produce boxes from an external supplier for guests … Continued

What Is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, is the most effective anti-hunger program in the United States, serving more than 40 million Americans each month. … Continued

School Breakfast Program Take the federal School Breakfast Program as a prime example. It was the Black Panther Party who, in the late 1960s, recognized the devastating impact of child … Continued

Here’s what you can do As the holidays approach, there are many ways you can make a difference for families living with food insecurity. Here are three ideas: “Not so … Continued

Food banking is always evolving As CEO of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, I can attest that our organization has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, especially the … Continued

Meet Jessica and Juliza Jessica (right) and her daughter Juliza (left) visit the Neighborhood Produce Market in Harrisonburg to pick up free groceries for her household. She shares, “Everything is … Continued

“Improve the health of guests” is a key strategic goal of the Food Bank. Because most of our guests receive their food from food pantries (vs. program partners), it makes … Continued

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO Michael McKee is the 2024 recipient of the John van Hengel Fellowship Award. That award, commonly referred to as the highest honor in food … Continued

The following summarizes material presented in a virtual CEO Forum on April 10, 2024. You can watch the recording here. On April 10, I was fortunate enough to connect with many … Continued