Many local organizations have planned Thanksgiving meal giveaways to combat food insecurity here in Hampton Roads.

Virginia has a food insecurity rate of 12.1%, which totals to over 1 million people, according to Feeding America . It should be noted, this study was conducted in 2023; however, food access challenges were made worse by the government shutdown earlier this month, which disrupted SNAP benefits.

Norfolk:

From noon to 3 p.m., join WNSB Hot 91 at Martin's Soulfood for a free dine-in meal. This giveaway will be done on a first-come first-serve basis.

Virginia Beach:

From noon to 3 p.m., Village Church will offer dine-in or take-out Thanksgiving meals. Request the meal by texting or calling (757) 450-8368.

From 1 to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church wi

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