Hunger crisis in Virginia: Report shows 93% increase in food insecurity since 2021 Ian Price January 9, 2025 1 minute read The annual Hunger Atlas Report by the nonprofit group Hunger Free America says more than 700,000 Virginia residents did not have enough to eat over two one-week periods in August and September of 2024. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: A new name for United Way of Roanoke Valley: United Way of Virginia’s Blue RidgeNext: 58 years of family fun as the rodeo returns to Salem Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026