Feeding Southwest Virginia

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The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) granted $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.
Carilion Clinic, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, and Feeding Southwest Virginia announce on Thursday, April 4, 2024, the opening of the first clinic-based food pantry dedicated to serving cancer patients undergoing treatment. Located within Carilion’s Cancer Center, the facility is a shared space where patients can consult with top oncologists from both medical institutions. This initiative aims to provide crucial nutritional support tailored to the specific needs of cancer patients.

First Clinic-Based Food Pantry Opens in Carilion’s Cancer Center

Carilion Clinic, Blue Ridge Cancer Care and Feeding Southwest Virginia partner to launch first clinic-based food pantry for cancer patients.
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The Roanoke Foodshed Network Celebrates National Nutrition Month in March

National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating routines, and creating physical activity habits.
Teens at the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia make smoothies (powered by riding a bike) from ingredients they helped grow in Morningside Urban Farm, a Carilion Clinic project, run by farmer Cameron Terry.

The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network is granting more than $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.
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CROP Hunger Walk Names Feeding SWVA as 2022 Grant Recipient

The Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger Walk has named Feeding Southwest Virginia as its 2022 Grant Recipient.
Cheryl Mosley

Do You Know…Cheryl Mosley?

Get to know Cheryl Mosley, director of Feeding Southwest Virginia's Community Solutions Center, and her love of connecting communities.
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Food for All

Local organizations tackle the problem of “food access” in our region.

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Living with Kid Art

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