The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee donated over 300 lbs of food and over $600 to the Kids Cafe and Backpack programs of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

Earlier this month, the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee approved a new standing committee for Community Service, and Lois Firestone was appointed as Chair. Shortly after, an opportunity was found for the VBDC to reach out and help those in need.

The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee donated hundreds of pounds of food and a check to the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia’s Kids Café and Kids Café Backpack Programs. The program provides children in need with evening meals each day, and with backpacks of food on weekends and during school holidays.

The food and financial drive was conducted citywide by the Virginia Beach committee, and resulted in over 300 pounds of food and financial donations of $626.

“As poverty rates have risen over the past decade, both nationally and in Hampton Roads, more and more of Virginia Beach’s children have struggled with hunger and its long-and short-term effects,” said Susan Mariner, Chairman of the Virginia Beach Democratic City Committee. “While many organizations have been dedicated to assisting those in need, most have struggled to keep up with the increased demand. As a committee and citizens of our city, we felt strongly that by volunteering in the community and by actively supporting programs such as the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia’s Kids Café, we could take an important step in helping to alleviate some of that suffering.”

The City Committee was also aided in their food and fundraising drive by: Congressman Glenn Nye, Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Phil Kellam, School Board members Patricia Edmonson and Brent McKenzie, City Council candidate Andrew Jackson, the Friends of Bobby Mathieson and the Friends of John Bell.

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