The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will receive a major donation of 30,000 pounds of frozen meat products from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to a press release from the church. It will strengthen the Food Bank’s ability to serve families facing food insecurity throughout western and central Virginia.
This substantial contribution—estimated to provide over 90,000 individual meat servings—comes at a critical time, as demand for food assistance continues to rise during the winter months.
The donation includes pork, beef, and ground beef, all packaged and stored according to USDA food‑safety standards. These high‑protein, nutrient‑dense foods will support low‑income households, seniors, children, and individuals experiencing economic hardship…