West Virginia University’s student food pantry, The Rack, has sought to provide accessible resources to students facing food insecurity since 2010. Last month marked the opening of its third location on campus, expanding its reach and support to a greater range of students. A 2021 study ...
Scott’s Run Settlement House is calling all Swifties to join in from 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, for a Taylor Swift-themed fundraiser at Cosmo Lounge and Restaurant in Suncrest Towne Centre. The event will have entertainment from DJ EESH with WVAQ’s Just Jaime as emcee for the ...
NEWBURG — A new one-of-a-kind food pantry could be open in Newburg by the first of November. Nichole Larew, director of Newburg Grows Food Pantry, said it will be a delivery-only operation, delivering to people in Newburg, Tunnelton, Fellowsville and those in between. “I feel like ...
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 ...
By Jade Ruggieri The West Virginia University Campus Food Garden is sprouting more growing space for an urban farm and learning center at the Abundant Life Greenhouse in Westover. While the Evansdale garden is 200 square feet, the Westover expansion boasts a budding 1,800 square ...
MORGANTOWN — “We’re one of the wealthiest countries in the world,” Joshua Lohnes told members of Morgantown City Council. “And yet, many of our neighbors don’t have access to healthy, affordable food.” Lohnes, WVU’s food policy director, offered those comments in support of ...