New program replaces Carrot Cash, which ran afoul of USDA’s equal protection provision.
Fredericksburg Food Co-Op launches Community Cash program
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PHOTOS: Cold, wind don’t stop SAWs-Virginia ramp build in King George
In harsh winter conditions, a six-person SAWs-Virginia crew completed a new accessibility ramp.
PHOTOS: Cold, mud, and determination at Rappahannock Education Farm
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.
WATCH: Battle of Fredericksburg anniversary inspires special FAM program
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.
No way to go home? Nonprofits steel themselves for proposed HUD changes
Empowerhouse and Micah Ecumenical Ministries expect to see cuts under new funding formula.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full distribution details are available on the Food Bank’s Facebook Events Page or in the free FREDFOODVA app.
LISTEN: A Fredericksburg tradition hits 40–Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast
Rappahannock Rotary’s John Coker and Roy Strohl reflect on four decades of December pancakes—a tradition that almost wasn’t pancakes at all.
PHOTOS: Inside Toyland–A community gears up to help 900 neighbors
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.
WATCH: Salvation Army reports sharp holiday need as 900 seek help
As the Angel Tree deadline approaches, the Salvation Army is calling for immediate donations—especially clothing for babies ages 0–24 months.
PHOTOS: Fresh harvest pushes nonprofit farm’s yearly total past 35,600 pounds
Rappahannock Education Farm’s steady harvest continues to supply thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to community partners.
WATCH: A forest in fast-forward
A sunrise time-lapse shows the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club unloading nearly 500 Christmas trees before most people finish their first coffee.
Food Bank distribution this week
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.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Host Lions Club launches annual Christmas tree sale
Volunteers unloaded a truckload of trees at dawn, launching a fundraiser that helps provide screenings, school supplies, scholarships and more.
A warm gesture: Nonprofit leaders provide blankets, meals to unhoused over Thanksgiving holiday
At events throughout the Fredericksburg area this week, Redeema Rock and Sharon Kelley coordinated with other organizations to aid those in need.
Neglected dogs pulled from unsafe home; Dozens transported to Fredericksburg
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.
WATCH: From recipes to scrapbooks, FAM shares tips on protecting family memories
The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Kylie Thomson encourages families to use holiday get-togethers to preserve recipes, photos, and scrapbooks—and to digitize and identify items so stories aren’t lost.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions; no ID is required, just a few quick questions to help ensure everyone is served.
PHOTOS: Cold, wet morning doesn’t slow farm volunteers helping fight hunger
Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers battled cold, wet conditions to harvest more than 500 pounds of produce, pushing the nonprofit’s yearly donation total to 34,400 pounds.
WATCH: On the move to help–Green Thread Project delivers support
Mobile outreach buses from the Green Thread Project bring clothing, shoes, and hygiene items to the community.
PHOTOS: Trees of Hope returns to support local homeless families
Visitors can browse and bid on creatively decorated trees at the Fredericksburg Country Club, with proceeds benefiting local families in crisis.
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