Health experts say enjoying a hot dog now and then is fine, but regular consumption could increase risks for cancers of the digestive tract and heart disease, due to high sodium and additives.
Every year, most grade school students are home for the summer. However, many students rely on the school to supply a full meal. Because of this, various school systems in our area are offering free meals to students during summer break.
One of Giles Countyās biggest community events is back. The Pearisburg Festival in the Park kicks off Friday, June 5, and runs through Saturday, June 6, on the front lawn and surrounding ball fields of the Pearisburg Community Center.
The Galax Fire Department hosted Packing Night for the Community Christmas Food Fund on Thursday!
Thanksgiving is next week, and some schools in our area are working to make sure food insecurity is not a problem for students this season.
With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, the question of how much this yearās turkey and trimmings will cost looms large, especially with grocery prices 2.7% higher than they were in 2024. President Donald Trump has claimed over the past two days that costs for the Thanksgiving meal are down 25% this year, citing a prepackaged Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart. But this is misleading. While Walmartās 2025 meal basket costs about 25% less than the one from 2024, thatās because it offers fewer items and different products to make it more affordable.
In a dramatic turn of events, federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, as states like Virginia implement emergency measures to ensure food assistance continues for millions of Americans.
Months after a fire forced them to shutdown their location in Roanoke, Donnie D's is back up and running in Roanoke, ready to serve fresh bagels to everyone who needs them.
Lynchburg City Schools is cooking up a new approach to hands-on learning with the launch of its first student-designed and operated food truck, equipped with a commercial-grade kitchen donated by Intuit and in partnership with Lynchburg Beacon of Hope.
Chrisās Coffee and Custard, a coffee shop that employs and trains young adults with special abilities, is in the process of making a big move across the valley! The shop is set to open in the historic Starkey School building in 2026.
Hunger Action Day is a nationwide call to raise awareness about food insecurity ā and food banks and community partners in Southwest Virginia say the need is growing.
Chrisās Coffee and Custard is holding a celebration on Saturday in preparation for the closure of their current location, and their eventual move to a new building!
Roanoke Public Libraries released their schedules and availability for their Summer 2025 Feed & Read Program. The program is designed to help feed those under the age of 18.
Roanoke continues to be the epicenter of cultural infusion with the return of the 24th annual Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. The celebration kicked offārain or shineāwith food, music, and culture filling the air.
Despite a fire making their Roanoke location inoperable, the owners of Donnie D's will operate out of their Daleville location with expanded hours.
Henry County School Nutrition will be sponsoring the USDA Summer Food Service Program to help supply local students and children with free meals and snacks.
Washington and Lee Universityās campus kitchen is expanding its ābackpack programā to fight food insecurity among local children.
National Burrito Day is right around the corner, and Moeās Southwest Grill is celebrating the yummy occasion with a buy one, get one free burrito or bowl deal.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, and making sure kids know why itās so important to start every day with a nutritious breakfast.
Mama Crockettās Donuts is a business that was so wildly popular, it made people whip their heads around and make U-turns just to stop and grab a box of donuts. But after closing down shop, they are back in business to the delight of their customers.
As the weekend approaches, the big question on everyoneās mind is: Eagles or Chiefs? But itās not just about the game; itās also about what weāre eating, drinking, and buying. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend over $18 billion on Super Bowl 59.
New grant funding is helping the Virginia Community Health Care Association address food insecurity and teach people how food can be an effective prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases and chronic illnesses.
In April, the Environmental Protection Agency put new limits on PFAs or forever chemicals, in drinking water. But it may surprise you ā there are still no federal guidelines when it comes to those same chemicals in food.
A new rooftop restaurant opened in downtown Roanoke. The owners and chef from Six and Sky Rooftop Grille chatted about the new place at the Center of the Square.
Itās mentally healthy to treat yourself and eat out every so often, but what are ways you can do so without crossing that line to financial troubles?
Fruits and Roots owner Christy Dilcher loves to serve others and make them happy with healthy products.
Weāve all heard the saying before: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So where's your favorite place to grab a delicious breakfast?
For nearly a century, Texas Tavern has made quite the name for itself in the Roanoke community, serving up smiles with a side of nostalgia to the Star City and beyond.
Treat yourself during Roanoke's Restaurant Week. Bring your family, friends and your appetite to any of Roanoke's downtown restaurants participating for the week long food event.
Whatās better than a calzone? That would be the 4-Quarter Calzony, the combination of a pizza and calzone made famous by Little Caesars.
The day that McDonaldās discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day Iāll never forget.
For Wednesday (Aug. 2) only, you can head to Krispy Kreme near you for a free Original Glazed Doughnut if you didnāt win anything in the lottery Tuesday night.
