According to WVU’s Science and Technology Note, West Virginia experiences the highest rates of food insecurity in the country. Food assistance programs are proven to combat food […]
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Helping the food insecure
Representatives from more than a dozen local nonprofit organizations that serve people in need of food gathered Thursday morning for a discussion on how they can work […]
Food for Preston meets community needs during the holidays
Food for Preston has fulfilled the nutritional needs of Preston County since 1985, currently feeding over 18,000 people annually. With 10 food pantries located throughout Preston County, […]
Author raises funds for Project Hunger using book proceeds
KINGWOOD — Despite the pandemic there are still those who choose to help others, including Lynn Housner, who started the Hunger Project. Since its inception in December, […]
Preston food insecurity continues to rise
Pantries see 26% increase in need among residents KINGWOOD — Food assistance needs continue to rise in Preston County as the pandemic stretches on. “Following an initial […]
Hunger project aims to aid on 2 fronts
Goal is to help restaurants and Food for Preston KINGWOOD — In an effort to help local restaurants and Food for Preston, Dr. Lynn Housner has started […]
Preston packs bus for school students
Food, donations go to help Food for Preston Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — Michelle Wolford’s Pack the Bus wasd held Sunday at the Kingwood Community Building. The project collects […]
Pack the Bus Preston County fundraiser to feed kids will be Aug. 9
KINGWOOD — Michelle Wolford’s Pack the Bus will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Kingwood Community Building. The project collects food and donations for […]
Food for Preston sees uptick from March to June
KINGWOOD — The number of people served by the mobile food pantry in Preston County increased from March to June. According to figures provided by Food For […]
Food for Preston receives $2,500 grant from Your Community Foundation
KINGWOOD — Food for Preston has received a $2,500 grant from the Your Community Foundation. FFP Coordinator Tammy Laney said the money is from the YCF COVID-19 […]
