Volunteer collects thousands of pounds of food for local food bank

HAMPTON, VA. — Sylvia Woods’ passion for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank inspired her to start an annual Independence Day food drive five years ago.

“The [Virginia Peninsula Foodbank] needs everything that we can do. They rely on us,” Woods said.

Over the five years she has run the drive, Woods has collected a total of 8,242 pounds of food…

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