More households skip meals due to food cost
More American families are struggling to afford food.
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Lawmakers raise awareness about hunger on SC college campuses
Lawmakers from both parties joined students and advocates today to raise awareness about hunger on college campuses in South Carolina.
Surge continues at local food bank as ripple effect from government shutdown continues
This time last year, the food bank served around 83,000 people during this six-week period. This year, that number has skyrocketed to around 148,000 people in that same time frame.
“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.
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
