Our mission goes beyond distributing food to our neighbors.
In addition to meeting immediate food needs, we aim to develop long-term solutions to address food insecurity. We advocate for policies on the local, state, and federal levels to build healthier, more food secure, and more engaged communities. Charitable food donations alone can’t ensure that families get enough to eat, and government programs play an essential role in keeping our shelves full.
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Engaging our neighbors: Our advocacy efforts are neighbor-centric. We work together with our neighbors to elevate their lived experience and empower them to advocate in their community, in the Commonwealth, and across the nation. Feeding SWVA holds community listening sessions and also partners with our neighbors through the Community Solutions Center Council. When critical decisions arise, we work with our media partners to create awareness and motivate our communities to respond.
Engaging our policy makers: We engage bi-partisan policy makers on every level to encourage decisions that help our neighbors overcome developmental and economic barriers to create a better future. We frequently connect with elected officials regarding policies and laws that affect our neighbors, and we welcome them to be part of our mission through volunteering and community events like Elected Officials Day.
