09/29/2025
Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) are partnering once again to raise the profile of hunger, both locally and abroad.
The 19th Annual Virginia Hunger Symposium is designed not only to raise awareness, but to work toward solutions for a problem that plagues local communities, the nation and the world. Every $1 donated during the Virginia Hunger Symposium helps provide more than 3 meals.
All proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB).
Public events include:
Lecture: Feeding America’s Potential- The Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition
Oct. 20, 9:30 – 10:52 a.m., S109
Speaker: Dr. Casey Kerrigan, Physiatrist
Lecture: The Paradox of Prosperity-Why Economic Growth Isn’t Feeding Everyone
Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., S109
Speaker: Les Sinclair, Communications Manager of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Empty Bowl Dinner – Fundraiser
Oct. 23, 6 p.m., Plecker 126
The Empty Bowl Dinner raises funds and awareness for the VA Hunger Symposium. $20 minimum donation includes soup & beverages.
Tickets available online at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank registration form.
Shenandoah Cabaret Presents: Something Beautiful – Fundraiser
Oct. 24 & 25, 7 p.m., V135
For more information or to reserve and purchase tickets, visit our Performances page.