“Our families are hungry the day after Thanksgiving” — Harvest Hope helps fight food insecurity year-round
For many low-income families throughout the Midlands, Thanksgiving can be a reminder of the food insecurity they face on a daily basis.
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Volunteers box meals for students experiencing food insecurity during summer break
Harvest Hope Food Bank held its 1st on-site volunteer event at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
Toms Creek Family Farms opening mobile market in local food deserts
“On Mondays the market will be at Hyatt Park, which is where we are today for the press conference, and on Tuesdays it will be at Greenview Park, and on Thursdays it will be at Edgewood Library from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. And that’s our initial target is the 29203 and 29204 zip code, but we hope to expand eventually,” says Driggers.
Instacart, City of Columbia partner for new grocery access pilot program
“Currently Instacart serves 100% of the City of Columbia, in every zip code. So no matter where you live in the city limits, you have a delivery option. Those zip codes also have shopping options so you’re not bound to one store or another. There are five to eight stores you can choose from,” says Rickenmann.
Support from Meals on Wheels is increasing in the Midlands; Currently a waitlist
Senior Resources says its Meals on Wheels program is currently serving over 600 clients a day with the help of 250 volunteers a week, yet there is still a list of seniors seeking support and more volunteers are needed.
Senior Resources says its Meals on Wheels program is currently serving over 600 clients a day with the help of 250 volunteers a week, yet there is still a list of seniors seeking support and more volunteers are needed.
Harvest Hope, SC Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs hold food drive for Veterans
Harvest Hope and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs are hosting a food drive dedicated to feeding Veterans and families in need.
Harvest Hope and Lt. Governor help single mothers experiencing food insecurity
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and SC Women in Leadership volunteered to pack thanksgiving boxes and discuss challenges single mothers face feeding their children
“Make That Dough” event hopes to expand food access for communities in need
Small business owners and non-profit organizations teamed up for the inaugural “Make That Dough” breakfast event. The collaboration is meant to help find new ways to expand food access for communities in need.
Harvest Hope Food Bank seeing increase in families who are in need
This time of the year is a vulnerable time for families who are in need of food, according to Harvest Hope Food Bank.
This time of the year is a vulnerable time for families who are in need of food, according to Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Newberry College opening food pantry for students experiencing food insecurity
Newberry College is opening a new Campus Food Pantry for college students, faculty, and staff who are experiencing food insecurity and inaccessibility.
Newberry College is opening a new Campus Food Pantry for college students, faculty, and staff who are experiencing food insecurity and inaccessibility.
