The Interim Gaming Hall Donates $92,000 to Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

Pictured from L to R: Kevin Krigsvold, citizen of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Melissa Smith, Chief Development Officer of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Christopher Tan, President & CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Ron Bailey, Vice President and General Manager of The Interim Gaming Hall.

Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in the present day introduced a donation of $92,297.77 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

The contribution, generated from proceeds of two days of play on the newly opened The Interim Gaming Hall in Norfolk, represents a big funding in combating meals insecurity throughout the Hampton Roads area. Since 2020, the Pamunkey Tribe and Boyd Gaming have donated greater than $1 million to native meals pantries and meal distribution packages within the area.

The ceremonial verify presentation came about at The Interim Gaming Hall, bringing collectively management from Boyd Gaming, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, and the Foodbank to rejoice this milestone partnership. All gaming proceeds generated on November fifth and seventh – the primary two days of gaming at The Interim – had been donated to the Foodbank.

Ron Bailey, Vice President and General Manager of The Interim Gaming Hall, mentioned: “We are honored to make this contribution to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Food insecurity is a pressing challenge for too many families, and the Foodbank is working hard to ensure that fewer local residents are going to bed hungry. Supporting organizations that directly impact the lives of our neighbors is at the heart of who we are, and we’re honored to help the Foodbank continue its vital mission.”

Kevin Krigsvold, a citizen of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe Gaming Authority, emphasised the shared values driving this partnership. “Food insecurity is an issue important to the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and we’ve focused our community philanthropic efforts around fighting hunger. This donation is an extension of that effort and we’re proud to partner alongside organizations like the Foodbank that make a real difference in people’s lives every day.”

Christopher Tan, President & CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, expressed gratitude for the substantial reward. “This generous donation of more than $92,000 will have an immediate and profound impact on our ability to serve families facing hunger throughout our region. We are deeply grateful to Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe for their commitment to our community and the timing of this donation is exactly when we need more resources to help us meet the needs of the community as we head into the holiday season when families’ budgets are often stretched and having enough food becomes even more of a challenge.”