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Food City supports Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Mobile Marketplace
Shown from left to right are Feeding SWVA Marketing Director
Rachel Garnett, Feeding SWVA Director of Operations Anthony Jessee,
Feeding SWVA Mobile Market Place Associate Avery Watson, Feeding
SWVA Mobile Market Place Associate Adam Davenport, Feeding SWVA
President Pam Irvine, Food City Senior Director of Marketing Misty
Deskins, Feeding SWVA Volunteer Manager Nichole Jones and Food City
Special Events Manager Lisa Johnson.
Submitted photo
Food City presents Feeding Southwest Virginia with a $30,000 grant to support the Food Bank’s Mobile Marketplace, a program that brings fresh, convenient, and affordable groceries directly to rural communities across Southwest Virginia.
The Mobile Marketplace offers sources of reduced-cost pantry staples and shelf-stable grocery items to communities where access to a traditional grocery store may be limited. The program visits sites in Tazewell, Rocky Gap, Clinchco, New Castle, Wytheville, Glade Spring, Council, Honaker, Galax, Cana, Abingdon, Saltville, Newport, and Blacksburg monthly.
Customers may pay with credit, debit or SNAP/EBT. As a Virginia Fresh Match outlet, the program provides SNAP customers with 50% off fresh produce purchases.
“Food City’s generous investment strengthens our ability to meet neighbors where they are,” says Pamela Irvine, president and ceo of Feeding Southwest Virginia. She continues, “This support will help the Mobile Marketplace continue providing reliable access to nutritious, affordable food for families in rural communities across our region.”
“Food City is proud to support Feeding Southwest Virginia and its Mobile Marketplace,” says Misty Deskins, Senior Director of Marketing for Food City. “By working together, we can help connect more of our neighbors with fresh, wholesome food close to home.”
The check presentation took place at 10 a.m. at Food City, 151 Cook Street in Abingdon.
For more information on Feeding Southwest Virginia's Mobile Marketplace, visit: https://feedingswva.org/our-programs/ and select "Mobile Marketplace."
Explore Virginia this fall with VDOT'S new state transportation map (copy)
As cooler temperatures settle in and shades of crimson, gold and orange blanket the commonwealth, there's no better time to roll down the car windows, hit the road and discover everything Virginia has to offer. And don’t forget to pack the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) new, free Official State Transportation Map.
Whether planning a weekend getaway to take in the changing foliage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, picking apples, getting lost in a corn maze at a fall festival, or visiting historic sites connected to America's 250th anniversary, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season across the commonwealth.
Historic sites will continue marking the 250th anniversary through the end of the year with exhibits and events. Travelers can also use the Virginia 250 Passport to find historic destinations and take advantage of special offers and discounts.
Pick Up New Transportation Map
VDOT recommends packing its newly updated State Transportation Map before setting out on the road. While digital navigation is convenient, a printed map provides a reliable backup when cell service is limited, a phone battery dies or travelers want a broader view of the routes and destinations ahead.
Individuals can get an official print copy of the State Transportation Map shipped to your address by ordering it online through the VDOT website. People can also pick one up in person at welcome centers or safety rest areas. Additionally, a copy can be requested from the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Drive Safe This Fall
With a map packed and plans in place, VDOT reminds travelers to take a few extra precautions for safe fall driving:
• With leaf peeping traffic at its peak on weekends, do not stop or park along the roadway to take photos or view the foliage. Instead, use safe, designated parking areas and be alert for pedestrians who may be walking near or around parked vehicles. Inspect vehicles ahead of travel, including brakes, windshield wipers and tires for pressure, as it can change with the weather.
• Buckle up, avoid distractions and never drive impaired.
• Slow down on winding roads and watch for bicyclists, pedestrians and wildlife, especially around dawn and dusk. Deer mating season begins in October, so drivers should be careful and expect to see more deer on the roadways.
• Wet leaves on the roadway can be slippery as well as obscure pavement markings, making driving in unfamiliar areas particularly difficult. Drivers should slow down and use extra caution on leaf-covered roadways.
• As daylight hours decrease and the sun sets earlier, make sure headlights, brake lights and turn signals are working properly. Drivers should use their headlights as visibility decreases and allow extra time to react to changing road conditions.
Check travel conditions before leaving with VDOT’s free mobile 511 app or 511.vdot.virginia.gov. The tool provides road conditions, traffic updates, congestion, construction zones and live cameras across the state.
Click and hold your mouse button on the page to select the area you wish to save or print.
You can click and drag the clipping box to move it or click and drag in the bottom right corner to resize it.
When you're happy with your selection, click the checkmark icon next to the clipping area to continue.
