RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond City and state leaders with Feed More staff stood in solidarity in Hillside Court Friday morning and detailed the assistance available for residents during an ongoing government shutdown.
“This is a stance of unity. A stance of togetherness from our great mayor, members of City Council, elected officials from the General Assembly. Those who feed and care for public housing residents and residents throughout the entire city of Richmond,” said Steven Nesmith, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority CEO.
Mayor Danny Avula said the demand from Feed More has grown exponentially as the need increases while the food bank distributes food to 300 pantries across Central Virginia…