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 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026