Feeding America has update on Community Solutions Center Gene Marrano December 27, 2017 1 minute read By next summer a community center intended to help fight poverty and crime in northwest Roanoke City should open its doors. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke to a driving force behind that initiative: Share: Post navigation Previous: The Latest: Officials delay breaking tie in Virginia raceNext: Fitzpatrick: VMT finances in much better shape now, but still not ideal Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026