Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO on challenges of 2020 Gene Marrano January 8, 2021 1 min read Pamela Irvine FSWVA photo It was a year unlike any other for the almost-40 year old Salem-based food bank known now as Feeding Southwest Virginia. President and CEO Pamela Irvine says its also takes a village to feed hungry people. Here’s a recent full length conversation: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Valley past-due water accounts are about four times recent averageNext: Jae Valley Road still closed in one section due to overturned tanker truck Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025
