COLUMBIA, SC – Over $400,000 is being distributed to food banks across South Carolina to help address urgent needs for food assistance. This funding comes in response to delays in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
The total amount of $405,185 is sourced from the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s One SC Fund for Emergency Food Response. This fund aims to support communities during disasters and emergencies.
Georgia Mjartan, President and CEO of the Central Carolina Community Foundation, praised the community’s quick response. “South Carolinians stepped up to help their neighbors during a tough time,” she noted. Mjartan expressed gratitude to donors and nonprofit organizations for their role in providing vital food supplies.
Here’s how the funding is allocated among the food banks:
Golden Harvest Food Bank
- Counties Served: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick
- Amount Granted: $62,248
Harvest Hope Food Bank
- Counties Served: 20 counties including Greenville, Lexington, and Florence
- Amount Granted: $140,835
Lowcountry Food Bank
- Counties Served: Beaufort, Charleston, and more
- Amount Granted: $111,631
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
- Counties Served: Including Spartanburg and York
- Amount Granted: $91,101
This initiative highlights a growing trend in community support during emergencies. In recent surveys, nearly 75% of Americans reported wanting to help their communities in times of need. With food insecurity affecting millions, these contributions significantly impact local families.
As food banks work diligently to distribute these funds, it’s important to underscore the ongoing challenges many are facing. A recent Feeding America report noted that food insecurity rates increased significantly during the pandemic and have yet to fully recover.
Efforts like this bring hope and resources to families in need, illustrating the power of community collaboration. For more details, visit the Central Carolina Community Foundation here.
