For many of us, our lives are filled with, and surrounded by, Veterans – spouses, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, co-workers, neighbors, volunteers. That’s why Gleaning strives to honor our Veterans year-round through our partnership with the local Veterans Affairs hospital and clinic, as well as through our partnership with Veterans groups in central Virginia.

While multiple cities are essentially locked down in China, federal health authorities in the United States are expecting a sustained transmission of the virus and are calling for businesses, schools and communities to brace themselves and plan for potential outbreaks. As one health expert made clear, “The question isn’t if the virus will expand in the US, the question is when…and the disruption to everyday life might be severe.”