Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 minute read A stalled farm bill, inflation – and in the last few months a reduction in support for food banks like Feeding Southwest Virginia. A spokesperson for Feeding America labels it a “Hunger Crisis,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Immersive art comes to The EyeNext: Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0