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Beckley Today
By the People, for the People
Mountaineer Food Bank Hosting Giveaway in Beckley
Free food distribution event set for March 18th at Linda K. Epling stadium
Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:22am
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The Mountaineer Food Bank is hosting a food giveaway event on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at Linda K. Epling stadium in Beckley, West Virginia. The event will start at 10:00 A.M. and volunteers expect to serve around 370 families in need of food assistance.
Why it matters
Food insecurity is an ongoing issue in many communities, and events like this food bank giveaway help provide essential resources to local residents who may be struggling to afford groceries. The Mountaineer Food Bank has been hosting these bimonthly distributions for the past six years, offering a reliable source of support for families in the Beckley area.
The details
Volunteer Ron Hedrick stated that the Mountaineer Food Bank does two giveaways every month, with the upcoming event on March 18th expected to serve around 370 families. Hedrick welcomed any additional volunteers who want to show up early and help with the distribution.
- The Mountaineer Food Bank giveaway will take place on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.
- The event will start at 10:00 A.M.
The players
Mountaineer Food Bank
A local food bank that has been hosting bimonthly giveaway events in the Beckley, West Virginia area for the past six years.
Ron Hedrick
A volunteer for the Mountaineer Food Bank who spoke about the upcoming giveaway event.
What they’re saying
“It's something that people can put on their calendar, so if they're working on a budget or if they know there's a time, they might have to stretch their resources their finances and their trying to figure out how to manage that month's budget. It's nice to know that you can always check that day as the day you can go get some assistance if you needed it.”
— Ron Hedrick, Volunteer
What’s next
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive early on March 18th to help with the food distribution event.
The takeaway
Events like the Mountaineer Food Bank giveaway provide vital support to families in need, offering a reliable source of food assistance in the local community. The bimonthly distributions have been a consistent resource for Beckley residents over the past six years.


