Statewide federal grant coming through LEAP Gene Marrano August 6, 2018 1 minute read A federal grant being funneled through the local LEAP program will enable SNAP recipients statewide to purchase more produce at farmer’s markets. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem, William Fleming – two high school football programs at opposite endsNext: DEQ will continue to monitor MVP for soil erosion during stop-work period Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026