Hunger crisis in Virginia: Report shows 93% increase in food insecurity since 2021 Ian Price January 9, 2025 1 min 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. About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025