United Way to launch Little Free Pantries next week Gene Marrano June 8, 2021 1 min read You may have seen the “Little Free Libraries” that have appeared in the Roanoke Valley over the past several years. Now comes help for the food insecure via “Little Free Pantries,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Gun Violence Prevention Commission to Make Available Mini-GrantsNext: JMU softball falls one game short of World Series championship round Related Stories 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025