SPOTLIGHT: Lowcountry Food Bank

Name of organization:
Lowcountry Food Bank

• 7,636 volunteers contributed more than
• 51,558 hours 

2020 Top achievements:

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a public health and economic crisis, the effects of which will be widespread and long-lasting. Feeding America projects that the food insecurity rate in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina has increased by 58%, resulting in 270,000 individuals who face hunger every day. For children, the food insecurity rate has increased by a devastating 76%, resulting in 74,660 children (24.8% of the child population) who do not have consistent access to the nutritious food they need to live healthy, active lives. 

2021 Goals: Highlights, based on the LCFB five-year strategic plan:

• The LCFB serves more than 200,000 of our neighbors every year who are food-insecure throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina. We make this happen through our relationships with 300 agency partners — a network of food pantries, on-site meal programs, school programs, senior centers, veterans’ groups and shelters.
• The LCFB continues to provide fresh produce and healthy food. Our dedicated staff provides our partners with fresh fruits and vegetables and the equipment needed to safely and efficiently distribute healthy food to people in need. 30% of the food we distribute to those in need is fresh produce.
• We support the people we serve with educational nutrition materials and food safety training through our Nutrition Education department.
• To best serve our most vulnerable populations, we identify locations through GIS mapping that drive our commitment to provide equitable access to nutritious food. We target our food assistance initiatives and programs to reach disproportionately affected communities, individuals and families.

Fundraising events: 

Chefs’ Feast – Although in 2021, Chefs’ Feast will be a virtual event, it is a yearly gala to raise funds for our programs that fight childhood hunger. More than 700 guests and community partners attended the 21st Annual Chefs’ Feast to support the fight against childhood hunger in 2020. Our next Chefs’ Feast gala will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.

Corporate giving opportunities:

Hunger Action Month – Every September, the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) joins Feeding America food banks across the country to take part in Hunger Action Month, which inspires people to take action and raise awareness that 41 million Americans.

Giving Tuesday – A global giving movement and the opening day of the giving season. Millions of people come together to support and champion causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. 

How to get involved:

• Fund a specific LCFB program or sponsor an awareness campaign.
• Sponsor and attend Chef’s Feast, our premier gala event in February.
• Challenge your customers and employees to give to the LCFB through your company’s annual employee giving campaign.
• Volunteer with your team at the LCFB.
• Host a Fund and Food Drive.
• Provide in-kind donations to the LCFB by donating products or professional services.

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