by Chad Morrison and Cyndi Kirkhart Some of the most defining images in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic showed lines of cars as far as you could see, […]
Tag: food insecurity
There is such a thing as a free lunch in Mon County schools
MORGANTOWN — There were more than a few times last year when Brian Kiehl didn’t know where his next meal was coming from. At least that was how it seemed […]
Retired plant pathologist donates tomato seeds
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. Now the fruits […]
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 art education., which […]
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 twice. That’s […]
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] end food insecurity […]
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 Special Supplemental Nutrition […]
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 Pantry, allowing students […]
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 cold soup pick […]
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 week in celebration […]
