You can find information about monthly distributions on the Food Bank’s Facebook events page or by downloading the free app, FREDFOODVA, to any smartphone.
WATCH: Fairy Godmother Project–Reaching out to area families impacted by pediatric cancer
FGP’s work has expanded beyond Planning District 16 into the Northern Neck and Northern Orange County
Special Olympics Virginia Feet Meet season begins in King George
Special Olympics Virginia says it’s a day of learning and understanding.
PHOTOS: RAAI Plant Sale adds vegetables
Rappahannock Adult Activities – RAAI plant sale moves most of the plants outside and vegetables are now available at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
Rotary offers community needs grants to nonprofits
Nonprofits in region can apply for a $5,000 grant.
PHOTOS: One small plot…with a bigger picture to help feed the community
Community volunteers continue to help Rappahannock Education Farm clear a plot of land to establish a garden at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank schedule this week
Here is this week’s distribution schedule.
PHOTOS: Mulch madness at Dixon Park
Volunteers got up early–on a cold morning–to spread mulch Saturday morning for Tree Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative lending a helping hand in New Hampshire
About 30 REC workers are on the road helping a cooperative hit with hard weather.
PHOTOS: Creating a garden at the Food Bank
Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers hard at work
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm clearing land at the Food Bank for a garden
Here’s how you can help on Saturday.
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Food Co-op marks three years
Suzie Grumko says the community has responded.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about their giving voice, hope and healing to children.
LISTEN: Friends of Chatham/Spring Gala and Art Auction
Nancy Fahy and Carol Hyland preview the event on April 28th.
Plants galore at Rappahannock Adult Activities annual spring sale
750 Kings Highway-Monday thru Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-noon
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You can find information about Food Bank distributions on their Facebook events page or by downloading their free app, FREDFOODVA. Food Bank officials say you are not required to show any paperwork or ID to receive food. Participants may be asked a series of intake questions such as household information, income, & locality.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg United Methodist volunteers spend Good Friday painting
Spending Friday painting in Bowling Green with Habitat for Humanity of Caroline. That’s what a group of volunteers did from Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. The church sends a work team monthly on a Friday to work on three homes being built at the corner of Travis and East Broaddus Ave.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Youth Services Teen Librarian Owen Cobey and Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Department Head Erin Creighton talk about the Teen Poetry Contest, the seed drive launch, getting glasses for the eclipse and the conclusion of winter reading.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Adult Activities
Alexis Fox and Katie Lafleur preview the Spring Plant Sale–it begins March 29th at 750 Kings Highway. M-F 9-4, Saturday 9-noon. Your purchase helps fund programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. There’s a Garden Party on April 18th.
WATCH: The horticulture program @ Rappahannock Adult Activities
Your purchases at the annual Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale funds their programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Alexis Fox and her team provides valuable vocational, social and educational activities .