Over 30 Commissioners of the Revenue in Virginia are coming together to fight food insecurity across the state.

Participating commissioner offices and foodbanks will be accepting any and all food donations, as well as funds, throughout the month of August as part of the Commissioners & Cans effort. Organizers say it's the only statewide, elected official–led food drive in the country.

Since launching in 2018, Commissioners & Cans has provided more than 65,000 meals. The effort creates opportunities for residents to help others in their communities: The food items and funds stay in the community where the donation is given, organizers say.

Commissioners & Cans was founded by Newport News Commissioner Tiffany Boyle in 2018. The organization partners with the Commissioners of the Revenue A

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