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 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026