Posts by Jill Hirsekorn
Lowcountry Food Bank is offering the 2026 Summer Lunchbox Summer Meals Program – now serving!
June 11, 2026Nutritious Meals at No Charge – Now Serving for Kids 18 and Younger Find the Summer Lunchbox Meal Locations here: Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the Summer Lunchbox…
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Live 5 News and Lowcountry Food Bank launch “Rise and Shine” campaign to fight summer hunger
June 2, 2026Live 5 News and Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) are partnering to launch the Rise and Shine campaign, a community-wide effort running from June 1 through July 31 to help provide…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $125,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to supply healthy food to Coastal South Carolina neighbors
April 20, 2026Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that The Leon Levine Foundation gave the organization a $125,000 grant. This grant will help LCFB provide more than 300,000 healthy meals, including fresh…
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Small Acts, Big Impact: Walmart and Sam’s Club kick off 13th annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’
April 6, 2026For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in coastal South Carolina. The goal…
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CSX makes donation to Lowcountry Food Bank
April 1, 2026Donation recognizes and uplifts individuals and organizations dedicated to honoring those who serve our communities Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it has been awarded grant funding from CSX Transportation to…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises over $640,000 at its 27th Annual Chefs’ Feast event
March 2, 2026To Support Childhood Feeding Programs in 2026 Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) 27th annual Chefs’ Feast event, held on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, raised more than $640,000, a new fundraising record…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 27th annual Chefs’ Feast to fight childhood hunger in 2026
January 29, 2026Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank childhood hunger programs Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced this month that its 27th annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces Publix $335,000 donation 2025 for new trucks
January 16, 2026Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it received a $335,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities. The funds were used to purchase a 26′ refrigerated box truck that increases the amount…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 27th Annual Chefs’ Feast to fight childhood hunger in 2026
January 16, 2026Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank childhood hunger programs Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that its 27th annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 22nd,…
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The Duke Endowment makes $1 million grant for food aid during government shutdown
November 13, 2025The grant to Feeding the Carolinas will support all ten major food banks in North & South Carolina Feeding the Carolinas, the association of food banks in North Carolina and…
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South Carolina Food Banks call on elected officials to end shutdown, invest in hunger relief
October 28, 2025Amid the highest food insecurity rates in nearly a decade, a government shutdown is creating hardship and uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal employees, active-duty military members, and people…
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards $50,000 grant to Lowcountry Food Bank
October 20, 2025Partnership increases access to nutritious food, provides nutrition education Lowcountry Food Bank has received $50,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors who experience hunger in…
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Food Lion feeds partners with Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) to nourish neighbors with food distribution at Myrtle Beach Convention Center
September 23, 2025More than 400 people attended the food distribution on September 16 to access no-cost, healthy food September is Hunger Action Month, and with a food insecurity rate of more than…
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Food Lion Feeds Foundation and Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) hold dedication ceremony for Community Resource Center in Hampton County
September 21, 2025Food Lion Feeds Contributed $300,000 to Support the Facility’s Teaching Kitchen and Conference Room’s Community Resource Center Food Lion Feeds and Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held a dedication ceremony last…
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Walmart and Sam’s Club campaign raises over $160,000 for Lowcountry Food Bank community
September 13, 2025The communities throughout coastal South Carolina helped to raise more than $160,000 for local families in need through the 12th annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation makes a donation in honor of Hunger Action Month
September 9, 2025Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced a donation to Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB). This gift of $53,000 will be used where the LCFB needs it most to support feeding programs, equipment…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 5th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger
September 4, 2025Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day! On Saturday, September 20th at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston Click here to register for free: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/get-involved/walk/ Lowcountry Food Bank’s 5th Annual…
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Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church
September 2, 2025Food Lockers Enable Neighbors Who Seek Food Assistance to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that one of its partner…
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Arby’s Foundation Awards Lowcountry Food Bank $28,600 to support school food distributions for its childhood feeding programs
August 29, 2025The Charleston-area Arby’s team selected Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) as a recipient of a $28,600 grant to support youth throughout the 10 coastal South Carolina counties that LCFB serves. With…
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TD Charitable Foundation awards Lowcountry Food Bank $10,000 to support its Food for Health program
August 26, 2025Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that the TD Charitable Foundation, the giving arm of TD Bank, has donated $10,000 to support LCFB’s Food for Health program. Funds will support the…
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Now available! Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, North Strand Helping Hands
July 17, 2025Food Lockers Enable Neighbors Who Seek Food Assistance to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that one of its partner food…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $5,000 donation from CSX Transportation to support veterans who experience food insecurity
June 27, 2025Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it has been awarded $5,000 in grant funding from CSX Transportation to support veterans throughout coastal South Carolina who experience food insecurity. CSX proudly supports…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $50,000 donation from Norfolk Southern
June 24, 2025Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it has been awarded $50,000 in grant funding from Norfolk Southern Corporation to support its mission in the 10 coastal counties that LCFB serves. Through…
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Lowcountry Food Bank partners with Summer Break Cafe and offers meals at no-charge for kids 18 and younger this summer
June 16, 2025Nutritious meals available for all kids 18 and younger! Kids and teens can access summer meals at multiple locations Click Here https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/summermeals-2/ to Find Summer Meal Sites Near You! Additional…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $300,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
June 16, 2025Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it received a $300,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities. The funds were used to purchase a 26′ refrigerated box truck that increases the amount…
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The Boeing Company supports Lowcountry Food Bank, local South Carolina food producers and childhood feeding programs
May 12, 2025This work increases long-term resiliency of coastal SC agricultural production and supports healthy childhood nutrition Thanks to a grant from The Boeing Company, Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is continuing its…
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Lowcountry Food Bank holds ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Southern Regional Food Center in Hampton County
May 8, 2025Food Lion Feeds Contributed $300,000 to Support the Facility’s Teaching Kitchen and Conference Room’s Community Resource Center Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new Southern Regional Food…
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This Saturday! 32nd Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive supports Lowcountry Food Bank
May 6, 2025The 32nd annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place nationally and in Charleston on Saturday, May 10. This event is the largest one-day food…
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LaCorata Beverage LLC makes substantial donation of Graasi Organic Barley Water to Lowcountry Food Bank for distribution to partner agencies
April 21, 2025The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that LaCorata Beverage has made a substantial donation of 16 ounce Graasi Organic Barley Water bottles to Lowcountry Food Bank for the third consecutive…
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Caitlin Coaxum joins Lowcountry Food Bank as Major Gifts Officer
April 10, 2025Caitlin Coaxum has joined Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) as a Major Gifts Officer as LCFB expands its Development department. Lowcountry Food Bank Major Gift Officers are responsible for securing financial…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club presents $46,784 donation to Lowcountry Food Bank and its food pantry partners at new Myrtle Beach club location
March 25, 2025BJ’s Wholesale Club awarded a $46,784 donation through BJ’s Charitable Foundation to Lowcountry Food Bank and five of its Myrtle Beach food pantry partners. A check presentation was held at…
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Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign Returns to the Lowcountry to Help Neighbors Who Face Food Insecurity
March 11, 2025Taking place in stores and online, the 12th annual campaign supports local hunger relief efforts Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises $630,000 at 2025 Chefs’ Feast to support childhood feeding programs
March 4, 2025Lowcountry Food Bank’s 26th annual Chefs’ Feast event, held on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, raised $630,000, a new fundraising record for the event. The event was held at the Trident…
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The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation announces over $1.5 million in total annual food bank donations throughout the Carolinas in 2025, including Lowcountry Food Bank
February 10, 2025The annual gifts mark a 15% increase from 2024 and includes 10 food banks across North and South Carolina The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced over $1.5 million…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names two new board members
January 30, 2025To see a full list of the current LCFB Board, visit our website Board of Directors Page. Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) today announced that two new Board members have joined…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 26th Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
January 27, 2025Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Hunger programs Donate and support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Feeding Programs: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/chefsfeast-1/event/26thannualchefsfeast/ Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that its 26th…
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Lowcountry Food Bank awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation
January 6, 2025Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) has been awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support the LCFB’s mission in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina to unite…
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Two Lowcountry Food Bank partner agencies, Allen AME Church and Blessed Hands Food Pantry, receive pantry makeovers from Food Lion Feeds in Edisto Island and Goose Creek, SC
September 23, 2024The Great Pantry Makeover addresses food insecurity; supports individuals and families who experience hunger Lowcountry Food Bank partner agencies Allen AME Church and Blessed Hands Food Pantry received makeovers last…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation makes a donation in honor of Hunger Action Day
September 5, 2024Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced a donation to Lowcountry Food Bank. This gift of $38,006 will be used where the Food Bank needs it most to support feeding programs, equipment…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 4th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger on Sunday, September 22nd at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston – Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day!
September 5, 2024FREE registration for the Walk to Fight Hunger Here: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/get-involved/walk Lowcountry Food Bank’s 4th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger is happening on Sunday, September 22nd! The Walk is a family-friendly…
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Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, Shepherd’s Table, in Conway
July 31, 2024Food Lockers Enable Neighbors to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that one of its partner food pantries, Shepherd’s Table in…
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USDA Deputy Undersecretary, USDA Special Advisor, USDA State Executive Director visit Lowcountry Food Bank
July 22, 2024Discuss Ongoing Collaboration with the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) hosted a site visit this month from the United States Department of Agriculture, the South Carolina…
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Ingevity employees volunteer at Lowcountry Food Bank farmer’s market-style, mobile, fresh produce distributions that provide our neighbors with fresh, healthy food
July 9, 2024CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity employees and leaders volunteer monthly at the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Fresh for All food distributions in West Ashley through the company’s IngeviCares philanthropy program that provides…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America partner to provide students and families with food for summer
June 25, 2024Bank of America grant supports broader community access to healthy food, especially for children and families while school is not in session Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it has received…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation Board announces new Executive Committee
June 9, 2024The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation (LCFBF), an independent nonprofit that provides sustainable funding to solely support Lowcountry Food Bank, announced today the election of its Executive Committee and Board of…
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Crews Subaru raises $39,112 for lowcountry food bank through its annual Share the Love event
June 5, 2024The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it received $39,112 from Crews Subaru to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who experience food insecurity. The donation was made through Crews Subaru’s…
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Lowcountry Food Bank partners with Summer Food Service Program and offers meals at no-charge for kids 18 and younger
May 28, 2024Nutritious meals available for all kids 18 and younger! Kids and teens can access summer meals at multiple locations Click here to find summer meals sites and dates. Lowcountry Food…
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Publix reaches milestone, donating 100 million pounds of produce to help feed neighbors in need
May 17, 2024More than 4.2 million pounds of produce donated to Lowcountry Food Bank since 2020 Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2024 Agency Conference helps empower its partner agencies and food pantries
May 13, 2024To Better Serve Neighbors Who Experience Food Insecurity Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held its fifth Agency Conference at NewSpring Church in North Charleston on April 26. The LCFB Agency Conference…
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Lowcountry Food Bank conducts first Publix charities-donated mobile Pantry Truck produce distribution in Charleston
April 29, 2024Neighbors who experience food insecurity were able to choose the foods they wanted to take home Lowcountry Food Bank held its first produce distribution in the Charleston area with its…
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