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It’s the time of year for helping others -- donating to toy drives or food pantries. But, as Mallory Noe-Payne reports, this holiday season might be a…
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One in ten Virginians lives in households that can’t always afford enough food. However, there is a toll-free hunger hotline funded by the department of…
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This week’s rain was good news for farmers and gardeners, but at the University of Mary Washington, it was a bit - upsetting. More than 80 students are…
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joined Virginia’s governor and first lady to announce an $8.8 million federal grant for an anti-hunger…
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Sixteen percent of children in Virginia live in poverty, and one in four families is considered working poor. They’re in contact with teachers and…
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A nonprofit organization that brings free medical care to underserved communities has announced the establishment of a state office and a permanent…
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For most people, vacation is a time to relax and recharge the batteries before heading back to daily life, but for one woman in Charlottesville, vacation…
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As the saying goes, it takes money to make money. But where does that leave the four billion people around the world who live below the poverty line? A…
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A food desert is a neighborhood with no supermarkets – a place where you can’t buy fresh fruits or vegetables. The small corner stores carry canned and…
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The General Assembly panel tasked with deciding whether Virginia should expand its Medicaid program or not held its first meeting–in a room packed with…