Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

The demand for services from Blue Ridge Area Food Bank continues to climb in our community. It is an unfortunate fact that food insecurity is prominent, but we are thankful that a local organization that serves this population efficiently exists. When we were first contacted by the organization in 2013, they had run out of office space, needed to modify their fresh food space due to changes in donations, and needed more storage. We worked with them to develop an efficient solution to solve those challenges. Unfortunately the need continued to grow and their facility needed a second addition / renovation to best serve the community.

 

Phase 2 further expanded office functions, enhanced freezer and cooler facilities, expanded volunteer areas, and we were able to provide additional storage areas. This work with the food bank is a balance of understanding the flow of donations in and out of the facility, looking at truck and car movements around the exterior, and balancing space needs for staff and storage. It takes an integrated team of client, architect, and contractor to put all the pieces together as efficiently and effectively as possible.

 

We hope the results of this phase 2 renovation will provide a healthy and happy working space for all those serving our community through this organization.