Feeding America to establish community center in Northwest Roanoke Gene Marrano May 17, 2017 1 minute read Feeding America Southwest Virginia has closed on its purchase of the former Ms Choc’s Lounge on Melrose Avenue – and held an event at that former crime hot-spot today. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Sen. Kaine: President VERY close to obstruction of justiceNext: McAuliffe promotes new law to maintain historic black graves Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026
