Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
Colleen Brennan is an experienced professional with a robust background in community service and program management. Currently serving as the Branch Manager at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore since January 2022, Colleen oversees all operations, engages with local food donors, and promotes hunger awareness. As the Founder of Mr. Wiggles Pantry, a non-profit pet food bank in the Hampton Roads Virginia area since July 2009, Colleen demonstrates a commitment to addressing food insecurity. Previously, Colleen worked at Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation for nearly 27 years, holding roles such as Parks and Recreation Coordinator and Coordinator of Therapeutic Recreation Programs and Inclusion Services, both with a focus on ADA compliance and program development. Colleen is also a certified ADA Coordinator and has served on the board of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy from Montclair State University and certification from the University of Missouri.
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Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
For more than 40 years, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has provided over 350 million meals to those in our community who face hunger. Through our programs, facilities, and large network of community partners, we “eliminate hunger” on a daily basis for many. However, we understand that our current work addresses hunger for individuals in the short term. It does not address the root causes which force individuals to return to a food pantry again and again. This understanding has led to the creation of a strategic plan aimed to move Hampton Roads closer to achieving the mission of eliminating hunger for those we serve—not only for the day, or for the week, but for a lifetime.