July 8, 2026

What's New!

We have had several agencies arrive to pickup their order and not have all the equipment needed to take chill/frozen product.

Please note you must have ALL of your containers and freezer blankets with you when picking up an order or we will not let you take any of your order. We want the food as safe as possible!

When we have to reschedule your order pickup, it makes it very difficult on staff.

You might be charged a restocking fee of $150!

ATTENTION PARTNER AGENCIES!

Virginia Fresh Match (VFM) has a summer special for SNAP participants. During the week of July 5th-11th, participating farmers' markets will provide a 2-to-1 match! And, on July 11^th and 12th, participating grocery stores and mobile markets will offer a 2-to-1 match! 

Please use the links below to print and give to your neighbors!

Visit VirginiaFreshMatch.org to find locations near you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

Here are some important dates to remember:

JULY 2026 



• Friday, July 10 - Eastern Shore Coalition Meeting
• Thursday, July 16 - Agency Advisory Council Mtg
• Friday, July 17 - Eastern Shore Agency Academy
• Friday, July 31 - Foodbank Closed for Staff Meeting

August 2026



• Friday, August 8 - Western Tidewater Coalition Meeting

July 2026

Foodbank Development Team Activities

Here's a roundup of the fundraisers, drives, and partnerships happening this month. These efforts support our mission and keep our community engaged year-round.

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🌽 Food Procurement

• July 7–9, 2026 – Izzie's Field Corn Harvest

Volunteers will help harvest fresh sweet corn during our fourth annual corn harvest, providing thousands of pounds of locally grown produce for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

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🛒 Cause Marketing Campaigns

• Ongoing – BoxLunch Give-Back Campaign

Every $10 spent at BoxLunch triggers a 10¢ donation. Customers may also round up at the register.

• Ongoing – Commonwealth Crackers 1.23% Campaign

1.23% of all sales within our service area are donated to the Foodbank. Available at Pendulum Fine Meats and Vino Culture in Norfolk.

• Ongoing – RNR Tires Drive Away Hunger

$1 from every tire sold supports the Foodbank.

• Ongoing – Hubbard Peanut Company – Single Origin Peanuts

$1 from every can sold is donated to the Foodbank. These peanuts are grown in partnership with Elisha Barns on Izzie's Field as part of our Farm-to-Foodbank program.

• Ongoing – Lynnhaven Mall VIP Parking

A portion of all VIP parking fees at Lynnhaven Mall is donated to the Foodbank.

• July 30, 2025–July 29, 2026 – Cheesecake Factory Slice Campaign

25¢ from every slice of Peach Perfect Cheesecake sold is donated to the Foodbank.

• June 10–July 12, 2026 – Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief

Sinclair is collecting donations through SinclairCares.com to benefit local Feeding America food banks while highlighting the issue of summer hunger across its stations.

• June 17–July 14, 2026 – Food Lion Feeds: Summers Without Hunger

Reusable bags sold at Food Lion stores generate donations to the Food Lion Feeds Foundation, benefiting Feeding America food banks.

• June 24–July 31, 2026 – Grocery Outlet: Independence from Hunger

Customers at the five local Grocery Outlet stores can round up their purchase, make a register donation, or purchase select products to support the Foodbank.

• July 1–31, 2026 – Neptune's Fury Coffee Co. – Hunger-Free Community Blend

$5 from every bag of Hunger-Free Community Blend coffee sold is donated to the Foodbank.

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🤝 Stakeholder Engagement

• July 30, 2026 – Quarterly CEO Behind-the-Scenes Breakfast

A quarterly opportunity for donors, volunteers, and community partners to meet with our CEO and learn more about the Foodbank's history, programs, impact, and future.

Thank you for all you do to expand our reach and connect more neighbors with the food and resources they need. We couldn't do this work without you!

Food Coming In…

Please note that these are estimated dates. Sometimes shipments change.

July 8

Chicken Noodle Soup

Mini Beef Ravioli

Beef Stew

Pork & Beans

Dry Black Beans

UHT Shelf Stable Milk

Chicken Chunk

Pasta Sauce

Egg Noodles – wide

Broccoli Cheddar Rice

TEFAP Supplement – Spaghetti

TEFAP Supplement - Pasta Sauce

TEFAP Supplement – Canned Green Beans

TEFAP Supplement – Canned Corn

July 10

Grape Jelly

Pancake Syrup

Strawberry Jelly

Corn Flakes Cereal

Rice Crispy Cereal

July 24

Mixed Fruit

USDA Grape Juice

USDA Chicken Drumsticks

If you have questions or need to schedule AE3 training, please get in touch with Barbara Hayes at bahayes@foodbankonline.org.

Standing Delivery Appointment Instructions for AE3 click here

Agency Express Instructions

click here

PLEASE ADD YOUR AGENCY NUMBER AND NAME ON

ALL PAYMENTS!

Paying with a check or money order?

Please Send All Payments To:

FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA

AND THE EASTERN SHORE

800 Tidewater Drive

Norfolk, VA 23504

Tell us the whole story! 

We haven't heard from you! The Foodbank's Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and Feeding America would like to better understand what you do. Please take the time to complete the "Beyond Food Assistance" Questionnaire. Help others understand the work that you do and the indispensable nature of your immense contribution to the Foodbank's mission.  

Check out the Resources section to see the latest updates:

Bon Secours Hampton Roads July 2026 Care-A-Van Schedule, Bank On free financial education and coaching, and other new information updated 7/1/26.

Service Insights Help Center/Toolbox

Attention SIMC Agencies! Want to know how to run a basic Snapshot Overview Report or add new users to your SIMC account? Visit the SIMC Toolbox filled with great info and guides to help your team build their skill using Service Insights. 

Have a SIMC Question? Emily has the answer!

She can be reached at esettlemire@foodbankonline.org or 757-201-6286.

Stronger Together on the Shore

Updates that keep us connected!

Want to make a bigger impact on the health of the neighbors you serve? Explore the Learning Center—your one-stop resource for video tutorials and practical information designed for food bank partner agencies. Learn how to:

• Provide effective health education
• Connect neighbors to community resources
• Create a neighbor-centered pantry experience

 CLICK HERE to explore the Learning Center and learn about healthy nutrition choices!

Introduction to the FY26 Healthy Pantry Initiative (HPI) Assessment Report

The Federation is pleased to share the final report for the FY26 Healthy Pantry Initiative (HPI) Assessment. This report summarizes responses from partner agencies across the state that completed the HPI Assessment survey between January and March 2026.

Use the link below to view the complete report!

Enter through the doors of Agape Food Pantry, where a dedicated group of volunteers shows up every week to help their community. From shopping for food, to picking up orders at the Foodbank, to packing and organizing, growing and gleaning product from their small farm, and eventually, to distributing the food to those in need - these volunteers do it all. Their choice pantry serves a little more than 100 households per week. Watch this video, and you'll find yourself falling in love with the volunteers that make this happen every single week without fail - the community couldn't function without them.

Thank you, Agape Food Pantry @ Great Bridge UMC!!

Important Reminders:

It's Summertime!!

The quality of the food you eat powerfully impacts your body's health. Every meal and snack is an opportunity to choose nutritious and delicious foods.

THANK YOU PARTNER AGENCIES, FOR KEEPING FOOD ON THE PLATES OF OUR NEIGHBORS!