The Food Bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
Food Bank distributions this week
read more
WATCH: Market Square to host annual ‘Save Jane’ awareness event on Friday
Each year Save Jane reminds the community that behind every statistic is a child–this year’s observance takes place Friday at Market Square beginning at noon.
PHOTOS: Via Colori Stafford 2025
Via Colori Stafford overcame rainy skies to fill Stafford Regional Airport with a dazzling one-day display of chalk art, from playful sketches to striking portraits.
Food bank distributions this week
The food bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
PHOTOS: Thousands of native plants find new homes at Tree Fredericksburg Festival
Volunteers joined Tree Fredericksburg in distributing thousands of native plants and shrubs Sunday to strengthen the environment and support pollinators.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm hits first 800-pound harvest of the season
Volunteers harvested mostly zucchini and tomatoes during the milestone day, boosting the farm’s yearly donations past 11,000 pounds.
WATCH: New barn project strengthens mission of Rappahannock Education Farm
Dan Maher says the barn shows that the Education Farm is here to stay.
PHOTOS: Barn groundbreaking marks new chapter at Rappahannock Education Farm
Supporters and volunteers gathered in White Oak as farm founder Rich Larocelle thanked the community during the start of construction on a new barn.
LISTEN: Monthly jazz concert series kicks off Friday at Seacobeck Hall
Jazz concert series returns to UMW’s Seacobeck Hall this Friday, launching its third season with live performances and a spotlight on local nonprofit FAILSAFE-ERA.
LISTEN: Save Jane on October 3rd
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center’s annual Save Jane event on October 3 will feature over 11,000 “Jane Doe” and “John Doe” names read aloud to reflect the number of reported child abuse cases in the region.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says those needing their services can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
PHOTOS: Volunteers dig in to plant 6,500 seedlings at Rappahannock Education Farm
From students to sports teams, over 60 volunteers came together Saturday to plant thousands of seedlings that when fully grown, will be donated to families in need.
PHOTOS: Golf tournament drives awareness of cancer, firefighting’s deadliest threat
Firefighters from around the state were at the Lee’s Hill Golf Club on Monday.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says no paperwork or ID needed—just a few quick questions to help them serve everyone.
WATCH: Get a look at the Food Bank up-close
Open House on Saturday from 10-2 at 480 Central Road.
Remembering the service dog who inspired Leashes of Valor of Valor
On 9/11, we also remember Axel, the first service dog of Leashes of Valor founder Jason Haag, whose support helped shape the Spotsylvania nonprofit’s mission to serve post-9/11 veterans.
WATCH: Leashes of Valor founder reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact
Retired Marine Capt. Jason Haag, founder of Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor, says the legacy of 9/11 continues to shape his life and drives his mission to provide service dogs to post-9/11 veterans.
PHOTOS: Hunger Action Day in the Fredericksburg area–Rappahannock Education Farm
On Hunger Action Day, the Rappahannock Education Farm honored its mission by surpassing 9,000 pounds of fresh produce donated in 2025 to local agencies fighting food insecurity across the Fredericksburg area.
PHOTOS: National Hunger Action Day in Fredericksburg–The Table
On Hunger Action Day, St. George’s “The Table” spotlighted efforts to serve neighbors with compassion and dignity.
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
