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LEAP gets electric wheels to deliver healthy meals to Roanoke’s underserved communities

A Roanoke nonprofit just got a new van to help deliver healthy food to underserved communities.

Roanoke partnering with solar power nonprofit to bring affordable, renewable energy to the city

The City of Roanoke wants to help you lower your electric bill and help the environment.

Fighting inflation with creative ways to keep food costs down

We have all seen rising prices because of inflation.

Here’s what Roanoke’s investment of $180,000 into community gardens means for your area

LEAP community gardens are getting $180,000 from Roanoke City.

Student volunteers get Roanoke community garden plots ready after big investment

Roanoke just invested $180,000 into community gardens across the city

Gov. Ralph Northam applauds how Roanoke nonprofit is working to curb food insecurity

In honor of Hunger Action Month, Governor Ralph Northam paid a visit to Roanoke on Friday to see the work being done to address food insecurity.

Amid widespread deficit, 11 new affordable homes are coming to West Boise

A small nonprofit aims to address Boise’s affordable housing crisis, one home at a time.

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Leap started as a hobby. Now, it’s a multimillion-dollar platform.

The app is used by contractors to manage projects such as roof replacements and kitchen remodels.

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More locally-grown food heading to schools in the Star City

ROANOKE, Va. – More local, fresh food is coming to students in the Star City. Roanoke nonprofit Local Environmental Agriculture Project, or LEAP, is celebrating that growth this week by going straight to the consumers. “Bringing more education about food and where it comes from and getting healthy food into the hands of kids is super important,” said Susanna Thornton, owner of Thornfield Farm in Fincastle. Now, there’s a new opportunity looking to the future, putting more locally-grown food in Roanoke schools. They’ll teach kids and distribute food at the Boys & Girls Club on Thursday.

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National Farmers Market Week: Spotlighting community value amidst a pandemic

ROANOKE, Va. National Farmers Market Week takes new meaning at a time where the demand for local fresh food has cranked up since the start of this pandemic. Even though LEAP isnt having its usual National Farmers Market Week events doesnt mean the hard work of everyone involved these past several months will go unnoticed. LEAP runs three farmers markets including its mobile market that makes 7-8 stops a week. At the start of the pandemic, they had curbside farmers markets and developed an online market. Here is a link to help find a farmers market near you.

LEAPing into action: How you can help save Roanoke’s community gardens

The nonprofit connects people to local produce, supports local farmers and offers discounts so the community can afford fresh fruits and veggies. “I think it’s really valuable for people to know where their food comes from,” said Lev. "And to be able to take part in that, is hugely powerful.”That’s why he said the four community gardens in Roanoke are so beneficial. When LEAP discovered that the Roanoke Community Garden Association—which has run the gardens in the city for the past 11 years—would have to shut its doors, they leaped into action. The need for these community gardens is there.

Firefighter killed, 6 people injured in Maine building explosion

A firefighter was killed and multiple people were injured in an explosion at the LEAP facility in Farmington, Maine, according to a spokeswoman with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. (CNN) - One firefighter was killed and at least six people were injured in a building explosion in Farmington, Maine, on Monday, officials said. One member of the fire department was killed, and four other firefighters, a LEAP employee and a Northstar Ambulance employee were injured, police said. Police said the LEAP building was destroyed and multiple homes in the area were damaged. "Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this tragedy, especially to the loved ones of the firefighter lost and others injured.

A giant leap for panda kind

A giant leap for panda kind For most of the world, breeding pandas in captivity is a challenge. But one research center in China has found the trick is getting them back into the wild. M Sanjayan reports.

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