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Fresh veggies from the farm to the food bank

As economic conditions get grimmer for many people, local food banks are strained to the limit and it’s difficult to keep the shelves stocked; let alone provide the clientele with the luxury of fresh produce. Yet, the Orangeville [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Food bank has to raise $1 million or start charging for prod...

The Capital Area Food Bank is trying to raise $1 million by August 1 to avoid charging its partner agencies that pass out food to the needy. The food bank is facing a budget gap of $1 million. President and CEO Lynn Brantley said rising f [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

More food banks offer fresh fruits, vegetables

Twenty-five years ago, hungry people who came to food banks got boxes and cans of food and precious little else. Today, fresh fruits and vegetables make up an increasingly large portion of the vital food the nation's 200-plus food ba [...]

Posted On : Jan, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Local food bank keeps it 'fresh' for those in need

It's a fresh idea that's caught on at Second Harvest Heartland. "This is not your mother's can-drive of non perishables," says Rob Zeaske, executive director at Second Harvest. Many think of non-perishable food item [...]

Posted On : Dec, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

Fresh from garden to food bank

John Teljeur is hoping county residents will help him to grow his garden, which he uses to donate fresh vegetables to the Minden Food Bank. Teljeur has entered his garden project into the online Aviva Community Fund competition and has m [...]

Posted On : Oct, 27 2010 | Comments : 0

Food bank aims to take fresh foods on the go

A new way to bring food donations into more remote areas of the Charlottesville region could get rolling this year. In early November, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank hopes to take delivery of a beverage-style truck that will serve as a mo [...]