Rappahannock Electric Cooperative responded to the increased food insecurity felt by many in our region this fall by donating $16,000 to non-profit food banks across its service territory in October and November.
“These donations, which bring the total REC donated toward reducing food insecurity to more than $19,000 in 2025, are an example of how the cooperative powers more than homes, we power communities,” said Casey Hollins, managing director – communications and public relations.
The donations went to 18 non-profit food banks and food pantries that serve residents in 19 of the 22 counties serviced by REC, and ranged from $500 to $3,000, with $1,000 being the most frequent amount donated.
Food Banks Supported by REC in 2025:
- 516 Project
- Beaverdam Food Pantry
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
- Camping for Hunger
- Caroline County Department of Social Services
- Fauquier FISH
- Feeding Greene
- FISH of Clarke County
- Fox Moon Farms
- Fredericksburg Food Bank
- Good Samaritan Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
- Highland Food Pantry
- Madison Emergency Services Association
- Rappahannock County Food Pantry
- Salvation Army – Culpeper
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools (Treasure House)
- Western Hanover Emergency Action Team
Photo Caption: Keli Hughes, REC departmental assistant, communications & public relations, brings canned goods to Camping for Hunger in Front Royal, Va.
