NEWPORT NEWS — This Hispanic Heritage Month, THRIVE Peninsula announced it has launched Sabor Familiar — Taste of Home — a new initiative that brings the vibrant flavors of Latin America to the heart of our community. On Sept. 15, in celebration of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, THRIVE will launch a dedicated Hispanic foods section at The Market at THRIVE, featuring culturally relevant pantry staples. The nonprofit said the new offering will empower over 40 Spanish-speaking families weekly, while welcoming all shoppers eager to explore authentic Latin American cuisine

With approximately 7.5% of Hampton Roads residents and 9.9% of Newport News residents identifying as Latino, this marks the first dedicated Hispanic foods section at a food pantry in the region, it added. “Our goa

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