Feeding America looks at food insecure study in SW Va Gene Marrano May 7, 2019 1 minute read A recent Feeding America study, Map the Meal Gap 2019, shows that children in southwest Virginia are more likely to face hunger than the overall population across America. WFIR’s Eddie Smith reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Why not carpool – to FloydFest this summer?Next: Cause of NW Roanoke fire this morning undetermined Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026