The impact of each of us volunteering to ring a Salvation Army bell this Christmas season was the focus of a Fredericksburg visit by Miss Volunteer Virginia, Kennedy Fewell.
Salvation Army leaders say Toyland reflects continued need across the community. Distribution begins Monday.
The Food Bank says drive-thru and walk-up food distributions are available once a week.
In four hours, a coordinated community effort delivered 51,000 meals to 475 pre-registered families during the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank’s 5th annual Holiday Food Distribution on Saturday.
Miss Volunteer Virginia highlighted the importance of community involvement in sustaining the Fredericksburg Salvation Army’s work, especially during the holiday season.
New program replaces Carrot Cash, which ran afoul of USDA’s equal protection provision.
In harsh winter conditions, a six-person SAWs-Virginia crew completed a new accessibility ramp.
Monday’s frigid harvest underscores the farm’s mission, with volunteers helping deliver tens of thousands of pounds of fresh produce to fight hunger regionwide.
Kylie Thomson with the Fredericksburg Area Museum will host a special program this Thursday—on the very date the Battle of Fredericksburg began in 1862—highlighting rarely seen Civil War artifacts and the stories they carry.
Empowerhouse and Micah Ecumenical Ministries expect to see cuts under new funding formula.
Full distribution details are available on the Food Bank’s Facebook Events Page or in the free FREDFOODVA app.
Rappahannock Rotary’s John Coker and Roy Strohl reflect on four decades of December pancakes—a tradition that almost wasn’t pancakes at all.
The Salvation Army is urging donors to return Angel Tree tags and gifts by Monday as Toyland fills with items for children, teens and seniors.
As the Angel Tree deadline approaches, the Salvation Army is calling for immediate donations—especially clothing for babies ages 0–24 months.
Rappahannock Education Farm’s steady harvest continues to supply thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to community partners.
A sunrise time-lapse shows the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club unloading nearly 500 Christmas trees before most people finish their first coffee.
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says residents can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions, no ID required—just a few quick questions to help staff serve everyone.
Volunteers unloaded a truckload of trees at dawn, launching a fundraiser that helps provide screenings, school supplies, scholarships and more.
At events throughout the Fredericksburg area this week, Redeema Rock and Sharon Kelley coordinated with other organizations to aid those in need.
The Old Dominion Humane Society on Lafayette Blvd. assisted Henry County authorities in rescuing 106 dogs from hazardous conditions, transporting more than 40 to Fredericksburg for urgent medical care, foster placement, and eventual adoption.
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