Huge Turnout at 'Shutdown Relief' Food Distribution Event in Norfolk

Intense demand cleared out supplies at a Norfolk food distribution event, underscoring need amid shutdown

The foodbank prepared to serve 500 households in Norfolk. More than 1,000 showed up.

Huge turnout at 'Shutdown Relief' food distribution event in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – People in Hampton Roads are feeling the effects of the government shutdown as we enter week three, which was clearly represented at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore ‘Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution’ event in Norfolk Friday. Foodbank of SEVA holding ‘Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution’ in Norfolk Hours before the foodbank distribution even began, cars were lined up as early as 5:30 a.m. …