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Thank you, Michael

Celebrating Michael McKee’s impact on communities in the Blue Ridge region.

Michael’s Transformational Impact on Food Security in Virginia

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After 15 years of dedicated service, including 12 as CEO, Michael McKee will retire from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank at the end of June 2025.

Under Michael’s leadership, the Food Bank has expanded its reach, strengthened partnerships, and improved access to fresh, nutritious food for well over 100,000 neighbors living in central and western Virginia. Thanks to his vision, over the years we’ve made record-breaking strides in addressing local and regional hunger, distributing 31 million pounds of food last year through nearly 400 community partnerships. His impact extends beyond our region—he has been a leader in statewide and national food banking efforts and was recently honored with Feeding America’s highest award.

Join us in celebrating Michael’s incredible contributions to improving food security in the Blue Ridge region!

Read about Michael’s legacy

A collection of blogs and press releases about Michael and his impact on our service area.

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Share your appreciation

Write a note thanking Michael for his years of dedicated service.

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Messages from the community

See what kind words others have to share about Michael.

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Photos through the years

View a collection of memories from Michael’s tenure at the Food Bank.

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Share your appreciation

If you have well-wishes to share, or would like to make a donation in honor of Michael’s legacy, follow one of the links below!

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Write a thank-you note

We will select a few well-wishes from the community to share below!

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Well-wishes from the community

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You rock, thanks for everything!

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Thanks so much! We appreciate you.

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We’re better because of you. Thank you.

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Michael has been a great mentor, leader, and friend. We will be forever grateful for his dedicated years of service, strategic mind, good sense of humor, and kindness. Thank you, Michael!