September 2011
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February 2011
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December 2010
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November 2010
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MAYFLOWER MARATHON
Happening right now!! Come and join 99.9 FM, 106.9 The Fox, and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia as we battle hunger this Thanksgiving holiday. All the food collected through Sunday at 3:00 PM is boxed on-site and taken back to the Foodbank—where by WEDNESDAY all the food will be dispersed into the community through our partner agencies. If you haven’t stopped by make sure you...
October 2010
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September 2010
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Doma Technologies Charity Challenge at the Neptune...
CHARITY CHALLENGE, PRESENTED BY DOMA TECHNOLOGIES | 17TH STREET PARK Visit the Charity Challenge at 17th Street this weekend September 24-26 to support local charities! Donations to the Charity Challenge give you a chance to win prizes, including a Harley Davidson motorcycle. It’s a great opportunity to support local charities. Charities will be presented with checks on Sunday afternoon at 17th...
Take Action!!!
Feeding America™ is asking us to take action TODAY! The House has to pass the Child Nutrition Act bill (H.R. 5504) by September 30!! We ask that you take a moment to contact a Representitive as part of Feeding America’s national effort. It is a simple call or email-below are the phone numbers and websites and here is all you have to say or write.
“I urge the House to fund and pass its child...
Kelly is a BackPack guru!! →
The Hampton Roads Show on Fox43TV is doing a great job at getting the word out of how you can help your local food banks. The “Kelly Can” segment of the show joined forces with our Child Nutrition Manager and became a BackPack packing guru…THANKS KELLY!!
Hunger Action Month
Hunger Action Month is here!! Take the pledge and check out all of the 30 Ways in 30 Days on the website http://www.foodbankonline.org/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2 that you can help to end hunger!! Also follow us on twitter and get a way every day!
August 2010
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Text 2 Give
A great new way to support the Foodbank!!! You can Text the word FEED to 85944 and $10 will be donated to the Foodbank. $10 means 30 MEALS!!!! You have the opportunity to do this up to three times a month which would mean 90 MEALS!!!
Just remember that Message and Data Rates May Apply. Details at www.foodbankonline.org
Pledge to Fight Hunger!!
We need your help to continue to fight hunger. Please visit http://www.foodbankonline.org/special_events.html#ham to sign a pledge to battle hunger.
The pledge is part of our Hunger Action Month that begins in September—but you can pledge NOW! Feeding America™ is giving the food bank with the most pledges a truck load of food!! That would be a huge help in feeding our neighbors in need.
January 2010
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Foodbank Winter 2009 | Port Folio Weekly: Hampton... →
PortfolioWeekly.com Reader gives to Foodbank... →
November 2009
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NewsChannel 3, Harris Teeter, and Two Guys and a...
Despite rainy weather, NewsChannel 3, Harris Teeter, and Two Guys and a Truck raised more than a ton of food for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Monday and Tuesday November 24 & 25.
Specifically, 2,342 lbs of food and $1,100 in cash donations. That was enough to provide 5,577 meals to families in Hampton Roads.
Way to go!
WatchThanksgiving sharing in Hampton Roads
Thanksgiving is still a few days away, but giving is already underway across Hampton Roads.
There’s a huge effort cooking to get all the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal to those in need
October 2009
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Foodbank: Weekend meals for 200 Beach students →
The BackPack Program is beginning in Virginia Beach October 8!
Joe Flannagan from WVEC came out to Diamond Springs Elementary to film the first load of food being delivered by our gracious volunteer friends at Becker Construction. Virginia Beach is truly setting an example for this region. They have truly stepped it up to support this program. They even named theirs the “Beach Bag...
September 2009
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WatchMacy’s Come Together: Help Macy’s feed the Hungry through Feeding America and Local Food Banks
August 2009
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HUNGER ACTION MONTH!!
September will be here before you know it and with it comes Hunger Action Month. Lots going on around here, and we’re still in the final planning stages, but we’ll start rolling out the events as they are confirmed.
FIRST, if you’re a fan of cheesecake, you’ll be happy to know Cheesecake Factory has debuted “Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake,” a...
WatchDave Matthews giving back
He’s helping families in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - A musician is stepping up to help feed families in Hampton Roads.
The Dave Matthews Band is offering a pretty big prize to people who are willing to donate to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.
If you donate a can of food or more you’ll be entered into a drawing to win front row tickets to his...
July 2009
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WatchNFL player Darryl Tapp challenges the community to join the fight against hunger. Donate, and he will match your gift $1 for $1, until we reach $10,000! Go to www.foodbankonline.org for details on giving.
Shred-It Event THIS Saturday
For anyone looking to get rid of some personal documents and be part of feeding the hungry in Southeastern Virginia, we urge you to attend WAVY TV10’s Shred-It event this Saturday, July 25 at Bayside Harley Davidson, which is located at 2211 Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth. Click here for more information and to find out information for the Newport News location, benefiting the Foodbank...
June 2009
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WatchPatsy DeLacey is an inspiration to us all. This high school Girl Scout is transforming the tragedy of losing her mother into the miracle of life by donating grown produce from her garden to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia’s neighbors in need. Her mother was a huge advocate of the Foodbank’s work and her memory lives on in the tradition Patsy has chosen to continue by helping...
May 2009
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April 2009
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February 2009
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Peanut product recalls hurt Foodbank effort →
February 27th, 2009: Peanut butter is a staple for food banks and with the nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to a Virginia company, local offices are pulling products.
January 2009
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Lose weight and help the Foodbank →
Watch the WVEC 13 News broadcast of the Pound for Pound Challenge Kick-off Employees of the Foodbank are challenging the community to a good “‘ol” weight loss competition. For anyone looking to shed a few pounds in the new year, this is the best kind of contest. Local groups, faith-based organizations, businesses, etc., are encouraged to participate in teams, or individually, in the competitive...
Share Your Volunteer Experience With Us
The Foodbank is ALWAYS in need of volunteers. Between warehouse sorting, office support, special event participation, we have something for everybody! We'd love to hear about your volunteer experience. In what ways did you help? Did you make any new friends? How did volunteering make you feel? Did you tell any friends or family about how you helped? Let us hear about how you enjoyed volunteering with the Foodbank.
If you'd like to volunteer, please call Cheryl McNeill, Volunteer Manager, at 757.314.4559 or toll free at 877.486.4379.
Tell Us About Your Food Drive
Food drives are so important for heping us provide food to those who are hungry. Tell us how you did yours -- great ideas, themes, challenges, etc. -- so we can share them with others.
Clip Seals and/or Lose Weight while Helping those...
Every year, millions of Americans resolve to lose weight. If you’ve made your resolution to drop some holiday pounds, then join us in the Pound For Pound challenge. This year, you can help the millions of Americans who struggle with hunger while doing something good for yourself.
General Mills, The Biggest Loser and Feeding America have joined forces to support the Pound For Pound Challenge,...
December 2008
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Feature in "The Shopper"
Food drives bring hope to thousands with the help of volunteers by Allison Joyce
Sitting down to a bountiful feast with family and friends during the holiday season is something many of us look forward to each year. Making sure others less fortunate can do the same shifts the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, and the hundreds of community non-profit groups it supports, into overdrive as they...
Taste '09 →
Taste 09’ is the ultimate culinary evening featuring mouthwatering “tastes” from more than 25 of the areas best restaurants. This annual, upscale, social event sponsored by the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia targets corporate and individual sources to raise money which is used by the Foodbank to accomplish is mission to feed the hungry in our community. The event includes...
July 2008
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The Foodbank is...
The Foodbank is a warehouse or “bank” where recovered and contributed food is collected, sorted and distributed to over 500 agencies including church pantries and area Kids Cafes who then disburse or prepare and serve the food to those in need.
