Building Community & Fighting Food Insecurity with Village Green RVA 🍽️ | S3 #4
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In this episode of O Lala! in RVA, we celebrate hitting 1,000 followers (thank you!) and then dive into an inspiring conversation with Katie Kenyon, Executive Director of Village Green RVA. Katie shares how Village Green is tackling food insecurity, providing fresh meals to thousands, and creating a true sense of community in Richmond. From sourcing food to supporting foster families, Katie’s work is changing lives. Plus, we get into some local drama (Secret Sandwich Society buns, anyone?), shout out our favorite RVA spots, and drop all the details on upcoming events you won’t want to miss! What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🎉 We hit 1,000 followers! Help us get to 2,000! 💖 🍽️ Meet Katie Kenyon and learn about the amazing work of Village Green RVA 🏡 How food access, community support, and enrichment programs make a difference 🍕 The Secret Sandwich Society bun drama—what’s going on? ☕ 💪 Why RVA Kicks is the workout spot you NEED to try 🏌️♀️ Drive Shack tops Topgolf: The battle for Richmond’s best golf hangout 🎸 Band of the Week: The Hambiscuits! Jazz, soul, blues, and all the vibes 📅 Upcoming RVA events: Shamrock the Block, Church Hill Irish Festival, and more! 👀 How YOU can get involved with Village Green RVA (hint: they need volunteers & mayo lovers!) Shoutouts & Mentions: Village Green RVA – Volunteer, donate, and support their mission! Chef Justin (@onceuponathymerva) – Chopping up magic in the kitchen 🍲 RVA Kicks – Get humbled, get strong, get sweaty Drive Shack RVA – Skip the lines, swing the clubs Secret Sandwich Society – Bun-gate 2025? The Hambiscuits – RVA’s jazziest biscuits 🎶 Follow & Connect: 📲 Instagram: @olala_rva ⭐ Like, rate, and subscribe to help us grow! 📩 Want to be a guest? Got a topic idea? Slide into our DMs! Support Village Green RVA: 🛑 Want to help fight food insecurity? Volunteer, donate, or spread the word! 💛 Needed donations: Butter, heavy cream, cheese, sandwich meat, and (only) Duke’s Mayo! 🥪 Thanks for listening! See you next time, and remember—eat well, do good, and stay cool!