ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR News is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and Feeding Southwest Virginia to host the Hunger to Hope: Summer Food Drive, a one-day food and donation event supporting families facing food insecurity across the region.
The live food drive will take place on Friday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Market on Melrose in Roanoke. WFXR will broadcast live throughout the day, sharing stories of impact and encouraging viewers to give what they can, whether it’s a bag of groceries, a monetary donation, or a moment of their time.
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“It takes a community to feed a community. Unfortunately, hunger is here, right where we live,” said Pamela Irvine, President and CEO of Feeding Southwest Virginia. “Partnerships are so very important to the Food Bank, and we are so grateful for our successful partnership with Goodwill and WFXR and for their commitment to address the problem of hunger in our community. Only together will we have an impact in reducing hunger.”
“At Goodwill and the Market on Melrose, we believe that real change happens when we come together to meet the needs of our neighbors,” said Angela Stanfill, Senior Vice President of Operations at Goodwill. “Hunger, hardship, and inequity exist right here at home, and that’s why strong partnerships are essential. We are proud to stand alongside Feeding Southwest Virginia and WFXR in the shared mission to nourish, support, and empower our community. Together, we are building a stronger, more hopeful future.”…