African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order called for the removal of national park exhibits with negative depictions.
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Foodbank CEO Lays Out Effects Of Federal SNAP Cuts
Randy Yohe spoke with Cindi Kirkhart, CEO of the Huntington-based Facing Hunger Foodbank, about how SNAP changes may affect thousands of Appalachians, many of them already living in food deserts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnderstanding The Scope Of W.Va. Food Insecurity, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Briana Heaney spoke with Cindi Kirkhart, the chief executive officer of the Facing Hunger Foodbank, and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, to help us better understand food insecurity issues in the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Farmer-Food Bank Flap Focuses On Lack Of Contract
Both of West Virginia’s major food banks purchase fresh produce from West Virginia farmers. But a farmer-food bank flap had some social media pages heated up recently and demonstrated the value of a written contract.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News$10 Million In Reserves For W.Va. Food Banks Now Activated
The Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund is named for Gov. Jim Justice’s uncle, who volunteered to help feed the hungry for much of his life.
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Federal Government Shutdown Will Affect W.Va. Families, Seniors
The looming federal government shutdown will have a major effect on some of West Virginia’s most vulnerable: the very young and the elderly, when it comes to putting healthy food on the table.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAdvocates Bring Hunger Issues To W.Va. Legislature As Senate Committee Advances Summer Feeding Program
According to food bank network Feeding America, one in eight people in West Virginia face hunger every day. Advocates brought the issue to the Capitol Thursday during the legislature’s Hunger Free Day.
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