WVU Today For 71 years, one West Virginia University plant pathologist has tinkered with the tomato, turning over multiple iterations resistant to blight and other vegetable diseases. […]
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New executive director takes the helm at Empty Bowls Monongalia
MORGANTOWN — There are some recent developments at Empty Bowls Monongalia. The nonprofit, arts-based organization committed to raising money to alleviate hunger in Monongalia County and promote […]
Too many cooks? Not in Mon Schools or at Scott’s Run Settlement House
MORGANTOWN — If you were to sneak a peek at Shay Petitto’s day planner, you’d see the entry for Monday, May 3, 2021, boldly circled and underscored […]
Pantry Plus More continues commitment to feeding Mon County children
MORGANTOWN—Pantry Plus More’s commitment has always been to preventing any student in Monongalia County from going unfed. “That’s our main mission, is getting food to children [and] […]
WIC continues remote services
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health recently renewed federal waivers allowing for continued safe operation of the […]
Putting Food on The Rack
WVU Today A partnership between West Virginia University and two major U.S. food corporations — Kroger Mid-Atlantic and Kraft Heinz — will supply The Rack: Student Food […]
Drive through for soup Empty Bowls modifies fundraiser for pandemic needs
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Empty Bowls is moving ahead with its Annual Soup & Bread Luncheon, but due to COVID-19 and the social distancing mandates, it will be a drive-through […]
Local man raises over $3,000 for Empty Bowls
Al Bonner hasn’t let COVID-19 prevent him from giving back to the community. Bonner, owner of Gene’s Beer Garden, launched a fundraiser on his Facebook page this […]
Author raises funds for Project Hunger using book proceeds
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, […]
Preston food insecurity continues to rise
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 […]
