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Rising grocery costs drive hunger concerns across southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — More than one in five people in some southern West Virginia counties struggle to consistently put food on the table, according to newly-released data. Advocates said the findings reflect a growing cycle of rising costs, changing federal...
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Expanded SNAP work-reporting and paperwork issues drive benefit losses across W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Food banks across West Virginia are preparing for a possible increase in demand as expanded federal work-reporting requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients threaten to reduce benefits for thousands of residents....
Wheels turn inside Marshall’s ceramics studio in preparation for Empty Bowls fundraiser
HUNTINGTON, W.V.a. (WCHS) — An annual collaboration between Marshall University and the Facing Hunger Foodbank will address food scarcity in the Tri-State area. Art and design students have started the process of handcrafting about 1,000 bowls that will be sold to the...
Facing Hunger Foodbank cleans Huntington streets, celebrating Earth Day
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Facing Hunger Foodbank is once again giving back to the Jewel City in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers hit the streets with grabbers and plastic bags in hand, picking up litter along 7th Avenue in Huntington on Wednesday morning. The...
Huntington Young Professionals help Facing Hunger Foodbank
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Huntington Young Professionals were helping out Saturday morning at the Facing Hunger Foodbank. This organization helps young members of the community make connections through networking, career development and involvement. The kids...
College students combat hunger with Empty Bowls pottery sale
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – College students are aiding in the fight against hunger. Facing Hunger Foodbank visited Marshall University to host the 23rd annual Empty Bowls pottery sale. Learn More
Marshall University Empty Bowls pottery sale to benefit Facing Hunger Foodbank
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – Preparations are underway for a fundraiser aimed at helping those in need. The ceramics program in Marshall University’s School of Art & Design is set to host the 23rd Annual Empty Bowls pottery sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
ACTC students complete community service program
ASHLAND, Ky. (WOWK) – More than 30 students participated last month in Pathways to Service at Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC). According to a ACTC release, the two-week community engagement initiative allows students to engage in service and develop new...
Lawmakers and food banks collaborate for Hunger Free West Virginia Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Hunger was at the top of peoples’ minds at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday. Hunger Free West Virginia Day brought together lawmakers with area food pantry directors to tackle food insecurity in the Mountain State. 13 News spoke...