Floyd Backpack, a program of New River Community Action

03/05/2026

Tickets now available online. Online sales end 5pm the day before. Online ticket purchasers will be listed on a check-in list at the event.

02/24/2026

The Floyd Empty Bowls team will be reaching out this week to prior year bread and soup makers as well as day of event volunteers. If you are interested in making bread or soup or volunteering for the event, please email [email protected].

01/10/2026

You can still submit applications for the Floyd County Backpack program for this school year. https://newrivercommunityaction.org/programs/emergency-assistance-programs/floyd-backpack-program/?fbclid=IwVERDUAPPwFNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR7__eOcctuk3u49S5GzLGTnfdu5iRXYRWHQrZvD0BOgv5-aGMGSJOChikPLBw_aem_ERcOHknIy3bDnmFf16z9vg

For Floyd Backpack Program updates, like our page!

01/10/2026

This program can help you avoid leaving money on the table.

FREE Tax Preparation Services in the New River Valley!
It’s almost that time of year again, and we’re excited to serve the NRV community once more!
If you made $80,000 or less, stop by one of our sites (listed below) for free tax preparation. Our volunteers are IRS Certified and ready to help.
We also screen for valuable tax credits, including:
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Up to $649 with no qualifying children
Child Tax Credit (CTC): Up to $2,000 per qualifying child
Additional Child Tax Credit: Up to $1,700 with more than one qualifying child
Check out the required documents listed below and note our opening dates at the top. We look forward to helping you this tax season!

12/02/2025

🌟 It’s here — is LIVE!
When you give to NRCA, you’re helping local families stay housed, fed, safe, and supported.
Your donation today directly funds emergency food, crisis relief, housing programs, reentry support, and so much more.
Together, we can create lasting change in the NRV 💙
Donate now and help us reach even more neighbors: https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/story/nrca

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from New River Community Action, Inc. 🤎

11/17/2025

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Some recipients will be paid as early as Saturday. Federal SNAP funding now extends through September 2026, which should provide some stability for the program going forward.

10/31/2025

08/13/2025

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08/12/2025

https://floydfoodguide.org/category/food-pantries/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7KOX0s2Q-JoSqlHuFIZpZK8pSUBjiVsUkO-zma8MJilwmldLhQRWKcAcIK9Q_aem_m3Haj4XAB4at4DFgF9IVDw

Calvary Baptist Church’s Friends & Food Program We provide meat, canned/dry goods, bread, and eggs (fruit and vegetables as available). We conduct our food pantry on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. We are a USDA facility.

08/11/2025

New River Community Action invites you to sign your child/children up for the Floyd County weekend food backpack program.
Online applications may be submitted via the link provided:
https://newrivercommunityaction.org/programs/emergency-assistance-programs/floyd-backpack-program/floyd-county-back-pack-program/