Entrepreneur Minute – Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank
September 3, 2026
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world, in each of our markets (Columbia, Greenville/Spartanburg and Charleston) with a short video. Some interviews will also include a full audio version of the conversation on our WhosOnTheMove SC podcast which is available on Apple and Spotify.
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Nick Osborne, President and CEO, Lowcountry Food Bank
The Lowcountry Food Bank(opens in new tab) is rethinking what it means to fight hunger across the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina. In 2025, the organization distributed more than 42 million pounds of food through a network of more than 240 partner agencies, including meal programs, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries.
President and CEO Nick Osborne says the work increasingly involves understanding what those partner agencies need to be more effective in their own communities. It’s an approach rooted in asset framing — moving away from what Osborne calls a “savioristic” mindset of telling communities what they need and toward working alongside local organizations, building on their strengths and empowering them to develop solutions.
Innovation is also playing an important role in that strategy. The Lowcountry Food Bank is using tools such as GIS mapping to more precisely identify areas of food insecurity, understand where gaps in service exist and better target its resources. Osborne, who has led the organization since December 2020, discusses how data, technology, strong community partnerships and a more empowering approach can work together to address food insecurity across coastal South Carolina.
Below is our full, and separate conversation with Nick Osborne. You can also listen to this as a podcast on Apple and Spotify. Just search for the WhosOnTheMove SC podcast and please consider subscribing.
