Virginia Peninsula Foodbank

This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling an outpouring of gratitude for YOU, our incredible community! Your unwavering support has transformed generosity into nourishment and hope for those grappling with hunger. Let’s keep making a difference, one meal at a time. Please note, our offices will be closed today and tomorrow, but help is still available! Visit our website for a list of trusted partner agencies in your area. #FightHunger #ThankYou #NonProfit #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference

It's never too late to make a difference! We're at the 106.9 The Fox and FM99's 28th Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food Drive TODAY until 3pm! To donate, swing by the Kroger parking lots in Yorktown/Tabb or Hampton. Remember, every dollar you donate allows the foodbank to provide up to three meals. Your generosity transforms lives, and we couldn't do what we do without YOU! A heartfelt thank you to all those who have already donated! Can't make it out in person? Donate online by clicking the link in our bio! Let's keep the spirit of giving alive. #MayflowerMarathon #DonateToday #HelpFightHunger #CommunitySupport #EveryDollarCounts #OnlineDonation #EndHungerNow #ThankYouDonors Thank you to our sponsors: 106.9 The Fox, FM 99 WNOR, Hercules Fence, Coliseum Central, Kroger, Hampton Roads Moving and Storage, Bud's Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, Truck Refrigeration & Repair

Attention Newport News! A new Shake Shack location is opening this Wednesday across from Tech Center, and for every sandwich/burger sold, they’re donating $1 to our Foodbank! Doors open at 11AM—don’t miss this tasty way to help fight hunger! Feeling extra generous? They're hosting a food drive too! Pack up some nonperishable food items to donate. Let's give a big THANK YOU to Shake Shack for their partnership on their opening day! Join us Wednesday, enjoy a burger, and make an impact. #ShakeShackOpening #GiveBackDay #FoodDrive #CommunitySupport #BurgerLovers

Join us this Sunday, October 20th, for the Newport News/Peninsula CROP Hunger Walk! It’s more than just a stroll; it’s a stride toward defeating hunger. Registration starts at 1:15 PM, and the walk kicks off at 2 PM at Grace United Methodist Church, 1209 Country Club Rd, Newport News, VA. Team up with friends, family, or colleagues, or go solo—everyone’s welcome! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dMDZxHin A huge THANK YOU to all teams currently registered: - Grace United Methodist Church, Newport News - Hilton Christian Church, Newport News - Junior Woman's Club of Hilton Village - Phoebus United Methodist Church - St. Paul's Birdsboro - St. James United Women in Faith - St. Stephen's Saints, Newport News - Team Cuthrell - Trinity United Methodist Church, Newport News (Trinity Trekkers) - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Peninsula - Woman's Club of Hilton Village - Wythe Presbyterian #EndHungerNow #CROPHungerWalk #enough4all #NewportNews #FightHungerTogether #MakeADifference

A huge shout-out to 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union for their amazing support! Not only did they generously donate $500, but they also volunteered their time on our Box Packing line, filling 360 boxes with non-perishable items. These will go directly to our mobile food pantries, helping nourish those in our community facing hunger. Their commitment to our mission at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank shows the true spirit of collaboration, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Together, we're making a real impact! Remember, anyone can get involved—every contribution helps us ensure no one goes to bed hungry. #HungerRelief #CommunitySupport #1stAdvantageFedCU #VirginiaPeninsulaFoodbank #ZeroHunger #HealthyEating

We’ve kicked off our #FoodforKidsBackPack Program! Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and partner schools for helping us take the first step toward ending child hunger. Each week, our dedicated volunteers pack nutritious, easy-to-carry bags, ensuring over 1,500 children in Head Start and elementary schools have food for the weekend. Local high school students then step in, picking up and delivering the bags to schools in their communities, creating a collaborative effort that makes a real impact. Together, we’re working to break the cycle of hunger and provide the support needed to thrive. #Foodbank #Volunteers #CommunitySupport #FightHunger

Huge shout out to the magnificent Northampton Women's Club for their generous donation of $2,865! Thanks to their kindness, we can now supply fresh produce, meats, and dairy to those in need. These are items we often struggle to provide as they cannot be donated directly. Let's celebrate this amazing gift! Together, we can #MakeADifference, one meal at a time! #communitysupport #GenerosityMatters

Hats off to the 51st class of our Culinary Training Program! Since 2011, we've been transforming lives through the art of cooking by proudly offering this FREE, 12-week course to individuals experiencing financial hardship. The mission of our Culinary Training Program is to support individuals facing financial challenges by equipping them with the skills and experience needed to thrive in the food service industry. Over 95% of our graduates have successfully found employment locally or started their own catering ventures! Let’s toast to transforming dreams into reality! Show some love for our newest class in the comments below! #Culinarytrainingprogram #TransformingLives #DreamsToReality #cookingupastorm #communitylove

Celebrations are in full swing as we wrap up another amazing United Way Day of Caring! A HUGE thank you to our incredible volunteers from Ferguson, Sentara Health, Old Point National Bank, Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas's Newport News YouthBuild, and Canon Virginia, Inc – you made a world of difference today! From packing boxes and apple sauce to stuffing backpacks and delivering food to our seniors, you truly rocked it! Your dedication and hard work are inspiring. We’re beyond grateful for our partnership with United Way of the Virginia Peninsula. Together, we're moving closer to a hunger-free future and a stronger community. Thank you, everyone, for your unwavering support! #UnitedWayDayofCaring #unitedway #communitysupport #volunteerpower #StrongerTogether

A sincere thank you to Altria for your time and energy this morning at our warehouse. With other amazing volunteers, they helped pack 720 USDA boxes, ready to hit the road and reach our mobile food pantries! Are you part of an organization itching to make a difference? Why not schedule a volunteer event at our warehouse? Contact Megan, our Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or call our main line to get started! Let's join hands to feed our community! #CommunityFirst #FightHunger #VolunteerToday #foodbank