The Hope Center is branching out with “Bag of Hope” Gene Marrano January 11, 2019 1 minute read The Hope Center is branching out with a venue where the less fortunate can pick up healthy foods – and its gearing up for a fourth annual “Hope for the Homeless.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia firm says it has license to study medical marijuanaNext: Opponents of I-81 tolls warn of unintended consequences Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026