This week, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill with broad bipartisan support. The bill protects SNAP access and benefit levels for hungry families and invests … Continue reading
Federation of Virginia Food Banks Launches Milk for Good
On Wednesday, Dec. 5 2018, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring and Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) … Continue reading
2018 Wawa Check-out Hunger
Stop in participating Wawa locations NOW through December 30 and make a donation to support Virginia food banks through the Check-Out Hunger campaign. Grab a … Continue reading
2018 Virginia Candidate Hunger Survey
In partnership with Virginia Hunger Solutions, the Federation of Virginia Food Banks conducted the first statewide Candidate Hunger Survey to learn more about the policy … Continue reading
New Health Coverage Available January 1
Beginning January 1, 2019, more adults in Virginia will have access to quality, low-cost health insurance. Thousands of Virginians aged 19-64 will soon be able … Continue reading
More Americans – particularly children – at risk of hunger
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) found the first increase in the national food hardship rate after several years of decline. How Hungry is … Continue reading
Why is the Farm Bill so important to Virginians?
The 2018 Farm Bill, which is being negotiated in Congress, sets national U.S. policy for agriculture and food. Included in this document are policies regarding … Continue reading