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 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:
SUPPORT SHANNON!! (PLEASE) Shannon Miller officially becomes Chair of Food Independence in January. She has taken on more responsibility for several months and led planning, prep and distribution the last[…]
Food Independence Update
September was a great month at the pantry. The leadership transition is going smoothly. Some facts for the month: In September we distributed 350 food boxes that went to 323[…]
Need for Food Independence services continues to grow
Food Independence was hot on a cold January day! 414 food boxes were distributed. That is the highest ever total for January and 2nd highest ever for a non-holiday (November,[…]
Food Independence: A healthy 4 year old!
Sometimes it is hard to believe Food Independence celebrates its fourth year of food assistance to our community this month. Given huge growth in demand and survival during and after[…]