Galax Fire Department hosts Packing Night for Community Christmas Food Fund, delivers food Sunday
Read full article: Galax Fire Department hosts Packing Night for Community Christmas Food Fund, delivers food SundayThe Galax Fire Department hosted Packing Night for the Community Christmas Food Fund on Thursday!
Rockbridge County Public Schools prepare meals for students in need for Thanksgiving break
Read full article: Rockbridge County Public Schools prepare meals for students in need for Thanksgiving breakThanksgiving is next week, and some schools in our area are working to make sure food insecurity is not a problem for students this season.
FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading
Read full article: FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleadingWith 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.
Future of SNAP and VENA unclear as government shutdown continues
Read full article: Future of SNAP and VENA unclear as government shutdown continuesIn 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 fire forced shutdown, Donnie Dās returns and serving bagels in Roanoke
Read full article: Months after fire forced shutdown, Donnie Dās returns and serving bagels in RoanokeMonths 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 Schools Launch Student-Run Food Truck
Read full article: Lynchburg Schools Launch Student-Run Food TruckLynchburg 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.
Food truck Thursday features Chrisās Coffee and Custard
Read full article: Food truck Thursday features Chrisās Coffee and CustardChrisās 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: 1 in 9 Locals Struggle with Food Insecurity, Food Bank Says
Read full article: Hunger Action Day: 1 in 9 Locals Struggle with Food Insecurity, Food Bank SaysHunger 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 holds celebration before move to new location
Read full article: Chrisās Coffee and Custard holds celebration before move to new locationChrisās 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 hosts Summer 2025 Feed & Read
Read full article: Roanoke Public Libraries hosts Summer 2025 Feed & ReadRoanoke 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.
Roanokeās 24th annual Lebanese Festival showcases culture, food, music
Read full article: Roanokeās 24th annual Lebanese Festival showcases culture, food, musicRoanoke 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 change from bagels to biscuits, Donnie Dās carries on after fire
Read full article: Despite change from bagels to biscuits, Donnie Dās carries on after fireDespite 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 Public Schools to offer free meals for local children over summer break
Read full article: Henry County Public Schools to offer free meals for local children over summer breakHenry County School Nutrition will be sponsoring the USDA Summer Food Service Program to help supply local students and children with free meals and snacks.
WATCH: Washington and Lee students deliver meals to local elementary school
Read full article: WATCH: Washington and Lee students deliver meals to local elementary schoolWashington and Lee Universityās campus kitchen is expanding its ābackpack programā to fight food insecurity among local children.
šÆ Moeās Southwest Grill offering buy one, get one free burrito or bowl deal Thursday
Read full article: šÆ Moeās Southwest Grill offering buy one, get one free burrito or bowl deal ThursdayNational 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 making sure students get a healthy breakfast every day
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools making sure students get a healthy breakfast every dayAlleghany 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 Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatus
Read full article: Mama Crockettās Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatusMama 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.
Super Bowl spending trends: food, memorabilia, and more
Read full article: Super Bowl spending trends: food, memorabilia, and moreAs 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.
Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseases
Read full article: Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseasesNew 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.
Consumer Reports | Forever chemicals found in some milk
Read full article: Consumer Reports | Forever chemicals found in some milkIn 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.
Owners and Chef from Six and Sky Rooftop Grille stopped by WSLS
Read full article: Owners and Chef from Six and Sky Rooftop Grille stopped by WSLSA 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.
Have financial stress due to eating out too much? Here are 5 tips to help
Read full article: Have financial stress due to eating out too much? Here are 5 tips to helpItās 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?
āHealthy people are happy peopleā: Fruits and Roots bringing healthy options to the Star City
Read full article: āHealthy people are happy peopleā: Fruits and Roots bringing healthy options to the Star CityFruits and Roots owner Christy Dilcher loves to serve others and make them happy with healthy products.
WEIGH IN: Whatās the best breakfast spot in Central, Southwest Virginia?
Read full article: WEIGH IN: Whatās the best breakfast spot in Central, Southwest Virginia?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?
āA cultural iconā: Roanokeās Texas Tavern serving up nothing but smiles for nearly a century
Read full article: āA cultural iconā: Roanokeās Texas Tavern serving up nothing but smiles for nearly a centuryFor 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.
Bring your friends, family and appetite to Roanokeās Restaurant Week
Read full article: Bring your friends, family and appetite to Roanokeās Restaurant WeekTreat 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.
Little Caesars unveils new 4-Quarter Calzony just in time for NFL season to begin
Read full article: Little Caesars unveils new 4-Quarter Calzony just in time for NFL season to beginWhatās better than a calzone? That would be the 4-Quarter Calzony, the combination of a pizza and calzone made famous by Little Caesars.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonaldās favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonaldās favoriteThe day that McDonaldās discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day Iāll never forget.
Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut if you lost the lottery
Read full article: Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut if you lost the lotteryFor 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.
How to make a Mango Trifle | In the Kitchen
Read full article: How to make a Mango Trifle | In the KitchenKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & CafƩ in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a Mango Trifle, made with kanafa. It's a delicious Mediterranean take on a traditional dessert.
In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pie
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pieKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a refreshing lemon-lime pie, a recipe inspired by a ginger, lemon-lime drink Karmen serves her family.
5 red, white and boozy cocktails youāll want to try on Independence Day
Read full article: 5 red, white and boozy cocktails youāll want to try on Independence DayYour drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, weāve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.
How to make a Lemon Trifle | In the Kitchen
Read full article: How to make a Lemon Trifle | In the KitchenāWhat? Berries in an omelet? Absolutely!ā said Mary Rapoport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council. While you may have never thought of combining the two, itās quite a delicious, guilt-free treat.
