WAVY: Bobby Scott to deliver $1M to Virginia Peninsula Foodbank

by: Kenzie Finch

Posted: Aug 7, 2024 / 01:37 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 7, 2024 / 01:37 PM EDT

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Congressman Bobby Scott is expected to invite $1 million to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank on Wednesday.

The funding was secured as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2024. The funding is to be used to expand cold storage capacity for produce and lean meats. With the funding, the Foodbank is estimated to serve more than 61,000 individuals.

Scott is expected to be joined by Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck and Vice Mayor Jimmy Gray. The check with be delivered to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank on 2401 Aluminum Avenue.

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