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VA SJR200
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Russet Perry
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AI Summary
- Virginia General Assembly commends BetterALife, a Purcellville-based nonprofit serving Loudoun County and Fairfax County through food assistance, education, and life-skill services
- Founded by Elizabeth Ford, a Reston native whose personal experience with food insecurity inspired the organization's mission to disrupt generational poverty
- The organization has served more than 10,000 households and distributed over 75,000 pounds of food through its expanded food pantry and meal delivery programs
- BetterALife's weekend food bag program has provided more than 8,000 meals to children who may otherwise go hungry outside of school
- Programs include Growth for a Life (nutrition), Cook for a Life (healthy eating education), and Inspire a Life (tutoring, GED support, and career counseling)
Legislative Description
Commending BetterALife.
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ200ER)
3/14/2026
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