Hampton spotlights local hunger-relief groups during Hunger Action Month

Sep 23, 2026

The City of Hampton honored four local hunger-relief organizations during a ceremonial "spotlight" session for Hunger Action Month, highlighting volunteer-powered services and urging donations — including a regional peanut butter-and-jelly drive that runs through Sept. 30.

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Mayor Gray opened a ceremonial "spotlight" session recognizing local hunger-relief groups and turned the program over to Brian Marchese, the city's marketing outreach coordinator, who framed the event as a celebration of community response during Hunger Action Month. "Hunger is a hard subject, and the need in our community is real," Marchese said, setting the tone for the evening.

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