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 The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025 1 min read Rolling the dice in the Star City: Delegate Rasoul questions casino proposal at Berglund Center Web Staff October 17, 2025