Per the announcement from the Governor’s Office, Virginia will continue providing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) benefits as usual by drawing from an emergency discretionary fund. The Governor has pledged to maintain these funds through the duration of the federal shutdown.

For many families in Sterling, back-to-school season comes with an extra layer of stress: preparing for the colder months without the means to purchase warm winter clothing. This year, the Hunger Response Team of Sterling (HRTS), a 501(c)(3) organization, is stepping up once again with its annual Winter Coat Drive, and is calling on the community to help ensure every child can face winter with warmth and dignity.

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Cornerstones that will help us make an even bigger impact in the fight against hunger!

We are thrilled to announce that the Hunger Response Team of Sterling (HRTS) has been awarded a generous $5,150 grant from the...