According to WVU’s Science and Technology Note, West Virginia experiences the highest rates of food insecurity in the country. Food assistance programs are proven to combat food scarcity, and Food for Preston is a prime example that supports hundreds of Preston County students each ...
Representatives from more than a dozen local nonprofit organizations that serve people in need of food gathered Thursday morning for a discussion on how they can work together to better serve a growing food insecure population in Monongalia County. “Food insecurity is not just the ...
Food for Preston has fulfilled the nutritional needs of Preston County since 1985, currently feeding over 18,000 people annually. With 10 food pantries located throughout Preston County, Food for Preston provides aid to over 1,500 people each month. During the holidays, the group reports a ...
KINGWOOD — Despite the pandemic there are still those who choose to help others, including Lynn Housner, who started the Hunger Project. Since its inception in December, the organization has raised $3,000 for Food for Preston. The nonprofit is Housner’s way of helping both Food for ...
Pantries see 26% increase in need among residents KINGWOOD — Food assistance needs continue to rise in Preston County as the pandemic stretches on. “Following an initial spike this spring, Food for Preston has seen a 26% increase in the number of people served at local ...
Goal is to help restaurants and Food for Preston KINGWOOD — In an effort to help local restaurants and Food for Preston, Dr. Lynn Housner has started a fundraiser called Hunger. Housner is a professor and associate dean emeritus of the College of Physical Activity and Sports Science ...