Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank: Providing food and hope to 109,500 people monthly across 25 counties and 8 cities in central and western Virginia. 🍎

[JMU Research, Economic Development and Innovation @JMUresearch]

Today is the first day of the 18th Annual #JMUResearch Fall Food Drive! Dedicated to the memory of our colleague, Ben Delp, this year's drive runs from Nov. 10-20; drop off items at one of our many campus locations or make a gift at https://t.co/S6u33oHLdA
@BRAFB @VaCleanCities

[Feeding America @FeedingAmerica]

Chef Genie Foster’s secret ingredient? 💛 Love.

At the Boys & Girls Club in Waynesboro, she transforms veggies into kid favorites.

“When kids are full, they smile more. And I cook with love so they feel that too.”

#FeedingAmerica | @BRAFB

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

📍Last chance! We are serving up to 15% more community members than we were that same time as last year. Here’s a chance to help. Donations made at our local @walmart + @samsclub during the #fighthungersparkchange campaign stay right here in the community.

[Feeding America @FeedingAmerica]

It’s time once again to Fight Hunger. Spark Change. with Walmart and Sam's Club ✨

Through donations made online or in-store at the register it’s easy to join the movement to end hunger now through March 31.

Learn more: https://t.co/U3vliUzA36 #FightHungerSparkChange

[Feeding America @FeedingAmerica]

🎁 Holidays Without Hunger is back at @FoodLion! From Nov 8 – Dec 12, customers can support local Feeding America food banks by donating holiday food boxes or giving at the register. Let’s make this season one of hope and warmth for all!

Learn more: https://t.co/9mnUcmtBgY

[Feeding America @FeedingAmerica]

This holiday season we’re partnering with #Starbucks to help families gather around full tables. Now through Jan. 2, every protein box purchased at Starbucks helps support people facing hunger. Let’s make this season one of giving & thriving!

Learn more: https://t.co/81UQFRiVhK

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

Good news for now, but need to keep lifting our voices for our neighbors 📣 - https://t.co/lfzfEz9wwZ

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

The totals are in! Together with @Walmart and @SamsClub shoppers, associates and suppliers, we raised enough funds to help provide over 300,000 meals through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign to help the @FeedingAmerica network #FightHungerSparkChange

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

@dyobs Thanks for attending! Together, we are solving hunger, every day. #Health

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

🚜Urge Lawmakers to Pass a Strong Farm Bill. - https://t.co/C7i01TRvSs

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

@uvahealthnews @Cville_Loaves Thank you for being amazing partners as we work together towards a healthy, food secure community #HungerHeroes

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

Wishing all our volunteers a very happy National Volunteer Month! We couldn't do what we do, without you. Thanks for all your help!

[Feeding America @FeedingAmerica]

The holidays are a time for loved ones to come together and share festive meals. Let's join hands with neighbors across America to help end hunger and ensure everyone has plenty to enjoy this holiday season.

Visit this link to learn how to help: https://t.co/lZVa8IJACA🧡

[Feeding America @FeedingAmerica]

Did you know that in 2021, 5.5 million seniors aged 60+ faced hunger? That's 1 in 14 seniors or 7.1% of all seniors.

We're working to ensure seniors have the food, nutrition and support they say they need to thrive.

Find out more here: https://t.co/OAajHUpnwf

[Feeding America @FeedingAmerica]

Feeding America commissioned a national survey to understand Americans’ priorities for the upcoming #FarmBill. The data is clear—reducing hunger and food insecurity is a top-of-mind issue for likely voters. 🗳️

📢 Tell Congress to act: https://t.co/orwmxkSxn5

[JMU Research, Economic Development and Innovation @JMUresearch]

Happy Friday, #JMU! Today is a great day to donate to the #JMUResearch Fall Food Drive. The local branch of @BRAFB serves approximately 24,300 neighbors each month, so the shelf stable items or monetary donations you gift to will have a huge impact on our community. 1/2

[JMU Research, Economic Development and Innovation @JMUresearch]

#JMUResearch Food Drive update: @jmuisat faculty member Ron Raab's students FILLED the barrels at our King and EnGeo sites! Students from ISAT 113, 113L, and 459 joined forces to donate over 500 items to the drive, which will go to neighbors across the Shenandoah Valley. 1/2

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

@CATEChs Thank you for helping to make sure that everyone has acce3ss to enough food this holiday season #HungerHeroes

[Blue Ridge Area Food Bank @BRAFB]

🥜 Do you have any dietary needs?
🍎Are you satisfied with the quality of the food you receive?
🤝 Are you treated with respect?
These are some of the questions our staff asked guests in an effort to better understand their needs. Read more in our blog: https://t.co/hThFUmpaig

[Wegmans Food Markets @Wegmans]

Time is almost up to donate to our annual Check Out Hunger scan campaign. Now through November 29, you can help local food banks by donating at the register. Thanks to all of our customers who have already contributed to this important campaign.