The Hope Center is branching out with “Bag of Hope” Gene Marrano January 11, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia firm says it has license to study medical marijuanaNext: Opponents of I-81 tolls warn of unintended consequences 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