Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO on challenges of 2020 Gene Marrano January 8, 2021 1 minute 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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026
