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Thank you, Michael

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

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Michael’s Transformational Impact on Food Insecurity in Virginia

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 across Central and Western Virginia. Thanks to his vision, 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 food security in the Blue Ridge region!

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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!

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!

Make a donation in Michael’s honor
Write a thank-you note
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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.