August at Food Independence
The August distribution went super smooth thanks to our great volunteers. TEFAP is going very well and we continue to receive quality food each month. We distributed 329 Boxes with the[…]
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Food Independence July Update
We wrapped up our second year hosting the Summer Program for Feeding Southwest Virginia. During the 5 distributions we were able to share over 600 food boxes with the children[…]
Food Independence Update
We are happy to announce 2 things that will greatly improve our ability to help our neighbors. We were able to secure dedicated monthly delivery from Feeding Southwest Virginia. This[…]
Food Independence April update.
Food Independence has agreed to host the Summer Food Program again this summer. The program runs June thru July 5-7 pm for children in Gayson County ages 1-18. Last summer[…]
Food Independence Update
We are excited to announce we have passed the inspection for the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). With this program, we will have access to free fresh produce, meat,[…]
Food Independence Update
After cancelling January’s distribution due to ice and snow we were all ready for February. Despite the cold temperatures and school cancellations: *50 Food Lion Gift Cards in the amount[…]
Food Independence cancels February 3rd distribution
The winter weather in late January caused the postponement of the January distribution to February 3rd. Unfortunately, the 2nd snow storm has caused that to be cancelled as well. The[…]
Food Independence December Distribution
December marked Tom and Anita Simpson’s last month as directors of Food Independence. Under their leadership, Food Independence has handed out over 19,000 boxes. We owe Tom and Anita our[…]