Food insecurity in Stafford County often looks less like a crisis and more like daily survival.
Many of the people seeking help at SERVE Stafford Food Pantry are working, housed, and doing their best to keep up as costs rise faster than paychecks. SERVE stands for Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts.
The department recognized the newest group of firefighters and emergency responders after completing Recruit Academy 20. Graduates will move on to serve the Stafford County community as part of Fire and Rescue operations.
A guest at a Stafford County hotel reported hazardous driving conditions on the property after a winter storm, saying internal roads and parking areas had not been plowed.
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The event was postponed out of safety concerns tied to extreme cold temperatures. Organizers thanked the community for its patience and said updated plans will move forward on the new February date.
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Date/Time/Place: Jan. 20–21, 2026; 6:30 a.m.; Courthouse Road commuter lot, Stafford County, Virginia
