Wegmans Delivers 18,400 Pounds of Food For Fredericksburg's Hungry

Photos: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

Wegmans made a big delivery on Thursday — bringing a truckload of food to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. More than 18,400 pounds of non-perishable food was delivered.

”As we enter the summer season, many families are struggling to find food to replace meals that had been provided to children at school,” stated Oya Oliver, CEO of the FRFB. “This donation will mean that food will be available in food pantries throughout the area to feed families.”

When the Wegmans tractor-trailer arrived at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, store manager Chris DePumpo and a team of employees helped unload and sort the 21 pallets of food.

”We know that as we head into the summer months, it’s an especially critical time of the year for food banks,” said DePumpo. “Helping to feed the hungry is one of the best ways we can make a difference and build a healthier community.”

In addtion to this donation, Wegmans Fredericksburg is partnering with the FRFB for a “Fill the Bus” food drive from June 21 through July 4. The customer service desk will post a wish list of non-perishable items that are intended to be nutritious and easy to prepare, like tuna fish, peanut butter, and canned soup.

All donations purchased at the Fredericksburg store will go to the FRFB, remaining in the community to provide healthy meals for children when they do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school.