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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 County Board of Supervisors votes to acquire Explore Park Clark Palmer August 20, 2025 1 min read Sidewalk Sale returns to downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano August 19, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police officials discuss crime data center Clark Palmer August 19, 2025