Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene launches food drive to assist laid off workers
August 28, 2017
The Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene announced that it will be hosting a food drive, in conjunction with Harvest Hope Food Bank, to benefit the community, including the numerous workers who have recently been laid off in the Midlands. The food drive will be held at the church from 9:00am until 3:00pm at the Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene, which is located at 5403 Pinestraw Rd. in Columbia.
In the Midlands, nearly one in six people are food insecure, according to Feeding America data. “Many residents of our rural counties already struggle with access to food and with simply being able to afford enough to eat,” stated Jamie Peebles, Marketing Manager for Harvest Hope. “When you have large employers shutting down suddenly, it really puts incredible stress on communities.”
Pastor Thomas Carter of the Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene encourages individuals from around the Midlands to get involved, “We need people like you to donate food so that we all can help to stamp out hunger in our surrounding communities. Together, we will be able to help many of these families and individuals to meet essential daily needs.”
The most needed items for Harvest Hope are peanut butter, canned soups, canned meats, canned vegetables, pasta, diapers (both baby and adult), and shelf stable food. Individuals who are interested in providing donations or who wish to volunteer should contact Pastor Thomas Carter at 719-963-4260 or Carol Moser at 803-782-6327.
Event Info
What: Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene Food Drive
When: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on September 9, 2017
Where: Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene
5403 Pinestraw Rd. Columbia, SC 29206
Harvest Hope Food Bank was founded in 1981 as the result of a shared vision of business leaders and the faith community who set out to provide for the hungry in Columbia. Harvest Hope distributed over 28 million pounds of food last year and feeds approximately 50,000 people a week. Harvest Hope is proud that we have been awarded the Platinum status from GuideStar, their highest level of transparency. Their main offices are located in Columbia, but the organization also has satellite locations in Greenville and Florence.
