Lily Stendig of Albemarle High School and Sofia Smith from Tandem Friends School stopped by the Big Greasy Breakfast with details on the annual school food drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and how you can help.

This year, the drive will include not only the greater Charlottesville area but will also extend into the Shenandoah Valley for the first time. Now in its 14th year, the drive will run from March 3 to March 21. All food collected during the drive will be donated to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and its food pantry partners in the area. This year’s event also includes a fundraising component.

The annual drive will boost food supplies as donations typically decrease during this time of year. The food collected will help support local families who need it. The Food Bank and its 217 area partners—including soup kitchens, shelters, nonprofits, and food pantries—serve more than 68,000 individuals and families living with hunger each month.

Participating schools for the 2025 drive include:

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