The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks to demonstrate that childhood hunger among school-aged children can be eliminated by ensuring that children have access to healthy meals where they live, learn, and play 365 days a year. Student achievement and behavior improves when students are well nourished and ready to learn. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)… Continue reading VA 365 Project To End Childhood Hunger
Hunger Free Alexandria
Hunger Free Alexandria is a cooperative effort on the part of local clergy, congregations, non-profit and community leaders to respond to the issue of hunger in Alexandria, VA. A 2014 report published for the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria and the Childhood Obesity Action Network highlighted significant gaps in the services available to Alexandrians suffering… Continue reading Hunger Free Alexandria
Feeding America Southwest Virginia’s Hunger-Free Northwest Coalition
The mission of the Hunger-Free Northwest coalition is to build and cultivate a healthy food infrastructure that will provide food security and equity through creative neighborhood collaborations. Currently, we are focusing on the senior population of the community. We are working on obtaining funding for 100 seniors to participate in Walmart’s Fresh Food Delivery program.… Continue reading Feeding America Southwest Virginia’s Hunger-Free Northwest Coalition