NORFOLK, Va. — When the federal government shuts down, families don’t stop needing to eat. Each missed paycheck means another household at risk of hunger, and in Hampton Roads, that reality is already setting in. For many federal employees and contractors, this week could mark the first missed biweekly paycheck, while others have already gone without pay since the shutdown began.
To help those directly affected, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore will host a Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution on THIS Friday, October 17. The event is made possible through support from the City of Norfolk Department of Economic Development, Perdue, and Food Lion, and will take place from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., or while supplies last, at Military Circle Mall (880 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk). The site was chosen for its central and accessible location between military bases and federal offices. The distribution will provide fresh produce, lean protein, and pantry staples for 500 households.
To help ensure a safe and equitable distribution, guests are asked to arrive with trunks empty and ready to receive food, remain in their vehicles during loading, and wait for a signal before pulling forward. All vehicles should enter the site via Poplar Hall Drive.
For additional information, call (757) 627-6599.