Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) are partnering once again to raise the profile of hunger, both locally and abroad.

The 19th Annual Virginia Hunger Symposium is designed not only to raise awareness, but to work toward solutions for a problem that plagues local communities, the nation and the world. Every $1 donated during the Virginia Hunger Symposium helps provide more than 3 meals.

All proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB).

Public events include:

Lecture: Feeding America’s Potential- The Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition

Oct. 20, 9:30 – 10:52 a.m., S109

Speaker: Dr. Casey Kerrigan, Physiatrist

Lecture: The Paradox of Prosperity-Why Economic Growth Isn’t Feeding Everyone

Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., S109

Speaker: Les Sinclair, Communications & PR Manager of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Empty Bowl Dinner – Fundraiser

Oct. 23, 6 p.m., Plecker 126

The Empty Bowl Dinner raises funds and awareness for the VA Hunger Symposium. $20 minimum donation includes soup & beverages.

Tickets available online at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank registration form.

Shenandoah Cabaret Presents: Something Beautiful –  Fundraiser

Oct. 24 & 25, 7 p.m., V135

For more information or to reserve and purchase tickets, visit our Performances page.