Historians, Local Jewish Congregation Recognize Civil War Passover Feast In Southern W.Va.

Soldiers came together during the conflict for a Passover feast known as a Seder. Reporter Shepherd Snyder spoke with Joseph Golden, Jewish researcher and secretary of the Temple Beth El congregation in Beckley, along with Drew Gruber of Civil War Trails, about this celebration’s historical significance.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 14, 2023

Student Leaders Advocate For Hunger-Free Campuses In Senate

Senate Bill 578, titled the Hunger Free Campus Act, would require the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to establish a grant program to address food insecurity among students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 26, 2023

Building W.Va.’s Workforce And Fighting Hunger

On this episode of The Legislature Today, Government Reporter Randy Yohe talks with the chairmen of the Senate and House Workforce committees, Sen. Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh, and Del. Evan Worrell, R-Cabell.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jan. 26, 2023

Advocates 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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Health & Science Caroline MacGregor, Jan. 19, 2023

Food Bank Grant Targets Hunger In Rural W.Va. Communities

Save the Children’s newly-launched Rural Child Hunger Research and Innovation Lab program aims to improve access to food in hard-to-reach rural communities like Mercer County.

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Economy Amelia Knisely, Dec. 15, 2022

Salvation Army Reports Increased Need For Food In Central W.Va. As Holiday Donations Lag

The nonprofit organization’s annual holiday fundraiser program provides food, toys and more for families.

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 08, 2022

Law Aims To Close W.Va.’s Food Insecurity Gap For Children

The hunger relief organization Feeding America says about one in five West Virginia children doesn’t have a consistent, reliable source of nutritious food.

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