ABOUT US
Rise Against Hunger Richmond was founded in 2009 and serves the central southeastern Virginia region. Through 2016, thousands of local volunteers and partnering organizations, including Genworth Financial, St Ann’s Catholic Church, Orange Rotary and The Steward School, have helped build the local movement to end global hunger. In this region alone, through 2016, more than 18 million meals have been packaged to benefit 19 countries.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for volunteer teams of 4-5 to take ownership of one week each year that they will come into the warehouse to assist with meal stacking, bin cleaning, equipment upkeep, etc. Please inquire by email richmond@riseagainsthungerindia.org or call 804-381-6503.
Richmond Local Advisory Board
The Rise Against Hunger Richmond location is supported by the following local advisory board members:
- Dana Gresham, School Administrator, Board Chairperson
- Kerry Boggs, United Methodist Pastor
- John Simmons, Senior Associate, Jones Lang La Salle
- Ashray Namala, Student Representative.
