Golden Harvest Food Bank Expands Summer Program to Address Food Insecurity in South Carolina
Golden Harvest Food Bank is launching its Summer Harvest program in South Carolina, expanding from its initial operations in Georgia. The program aims to provide food assistance to families with children aged 17 and younger, who typically rely on school meals during the academic year. Approximately 4,000 boxes, each weighing 45 pounds and containing produce, proteins, and prepackaged goods, will be distributed. The initiative is supported by a $40,000 grant from Food Lion's Summers Without Hunger program. The program will run from May to August, with distribution dates announced on social media. This effort is crucial in areas like Allendale County, which has the highest food insecurity rate in South Carolina.