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'Touchdowns for Turkeys': Hokies Turn Football Wins into Meals for Families in Need
Read full article: 'Touchdowns for Turkeys': Hokies Turn Football Wins into Meals for Families in NeedScoring for a Thanksgiving meal โ thatโs exactly what Virginia Tech Football and Kroger Mid-Atlantic are doing with their 6th annual Touchdowns for Turkeys campaign. The collaboration is helping to make a meaningful impact in the community by providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families in need.
RAM House Gears Up to Serve Hundreds This Thanksgiving, Offering More Than Just a Meal
Read full article: RAM House Gears Up to Serve Hundreds This Thanksgiving, Offering More Than Just a MealAs Thanksgiving approaches, many will gather with family and friends to celebrate. But for some, the holiday season can be a difficult time. Local organizations, like the RAM House, are continuing to step up to provide more than just mealsโtheyโre offering a place for people to connect, find support, and feel a sense of belonging.
State Superintendent encourages families to apply for free meals
Read full article: State Superintendent encourages families to apply for free mealsVirginia is expanding eligibility for free meals during the 2022-2023 school year through funding provided by the General Assembly in the state budget. Students with families at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Previously, students from families with an income at or below 130% of the poverty level were eligible for free meals.
Is food really good until the โbest byโ date? How to interpret the confusing labels
Read full article: Is food really good until the โbest byโ date? How to interpret the confusing labelsWhile we certainly donโt want to waste any food right now, we also want to ensure we keep ourselves as healthy as we can. So, how long is something actually good for? When is it really time to throw it out?