Tuessday thru Thursday schedule for the Food Bank this week

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Habitat will build 20 homes over the next two years. Western Caroline Superivsor Jeff Black and Habitat’s Jason Tickle say it’s a signifcant development for affordable housing in the county.

Paula Royster talks about “Reclaiming Our Time.” The project has identified Fredericksburg families whose ancestors are from one of the 12 African nations that had slave ships arrive at the City dock. caagri.org

The president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says double the number of people are seeking lunches at their summer feeding locations.

After 36 years, 22 at the helm, Special Olympics Virginia’s President Rick Jeffrey is turning in his whistle.

Jason Haag, Danique Masingill and Kristin Davis describe the impact of a service dogs. “One leash saves two lives.”

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood over the summer.

President and CEO Juanita Shanks talks about second chances and helping ex-prisoners return to society. 

You are not required to show any paperwork or identification in order to receive food.

It’s a new nonprofit resaurant that will help feed the hungry in the region

Hub of Hope has broken ground on a new nonprofit restaurant–Hope Heroes–at Cosner’s Corner, 9677 Patriot Highway near Kohls.

Become one of 1,000. The Women and Girls Fund warmly welcomes new members to join and invest in women and girls as a powerful way to advocate for our community.

Here’s the schedule

According to Talkdesk, early in the morning and Wednesdays and Thursdays are the best days to call customer service.

Chief Executive Officer Lisa Crittenden talks about challenges homeless families face and what’s provided at Loisann’s Hope House. Info on Concert of Hope with the Commodores–June 3–at Lifepoint Auditorium.

Help needed for line control, ticket taking, gift shop, and ID check.