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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026