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 Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025