In Virginia Beach, Open Altar Ministries — led by Pastors Robert and Wendy Spady — reports food bank lines stretching a quarter-mile, with 50-80 families served...
With the federal government refusing to release contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), 42 million Americans face the brutal reality of benefit cuts...
Sentara CarePlex Hospital and the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank have opened a first-of-its-kind refrigerated food pantry locker in Hampton, offering discharged patients facing food insecurity round-the-clock access...
The Southside Farmers Market launches in Norfolk, aiming to combat food insecurity and promote sustainability. With fresh local produce from Black farmers, live cooking demonstrations, and...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
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From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
