Thrive/Food Access Network Latest News
Help Us Update the NRV Food Assistance Directory!
The Community Foundation plans to print new copies of the NRV Food Assistance Directory in fall 2025, and we need your help!
2024 NRV Food Assistance Directory Now Available
The NRV Food Assistance Directory is community resource that contains the details of 57 food assistance programs in Virginia’s New River Valley.
NRV Food Assistance Directory Connects Community Members to Resources
In collaboration with members of NRV Thrive, a network of agencies working to address food insecurity in the region, The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) recently released its 2023-2024 NRV Food Assistance Directory
CFNRV’s Favorite Moments from 2022
As we reflected on 2022, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments from a year filled with connection, celebration, and excitement. These moments, in chronological order, are below. We’re looking forward to connecting in 2023!
NRV Regional Thrive Meeting Held at the Historic Smithfield Plantation
The CFNRV’s Initiative, Thrive, held its NRV Regional Meeting at the Historical Smithfield Plantation on October 20th.
Food Access Collaboration Leads to New Services Directory to Help the NRV
The NRV Food Assistance Directory provides a comprehensive overview of available food assistance programs and services in the NRV.
The NRV’s 2019 Celebration of Giving Includes a Tribute to Local Donors with a Major Impact
The CFNRV’s 2019 Celebration of Giving honor three of our most committed donors: Drs. Norman and Nancy Eiss and Dr. Harold McNair.
Announcing Recipients of 2019 Emergency Food Program Infrastructure Grants
In spring 2019, the CFNRV awarded Emergency Food Program Infrastructure Grants to Plenty!, Radford Fairlawn Daily Bread, Giles County Christian Service Mission, and Warm Hearth Foundation.
The NRV Food Access Network Survey – Get Involved!
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley, Feeding America SWVA, The New River Health District, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Family Nutrition program are partnering with Virginia Tech researchers on a study to better understand how to support the 60+ groups working to relieve hunger in the New River Valley (NRV). This study will help us all better understand…
Collaboration the Key to Network Success
In the New River Valley, a 4-county region in southwest Virginia, a multi-sector team has formed around interests of increased food access.