Lowcountry Food Bank is a recipient of Sisters of Charity Foundation’s 2019 Fall Caritas Grant
November 22, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger in the Lowcountry, announced that it has received Fall Caritas Grant funding from Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The Fall Caritas Grant is issued to South Carolina nonprofits who meet the immediate needs of people experiencing poverty throughout South Carolina.
“Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is inspired by the recipients of the 2019 Fall Caritas Grant. These nonprofits use grant funding to address immediate needs and enhance people’s lives across our great state,” said Tom Keith, president of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. “By being knowledgeable about their communities, our grantee partners are able to provide valuable services. They’re also examples of good to the rest of us.”
The grant from Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina will fund Cooking Matters at the Store tours in all 10 coastal South Carolina counties that the Lowcountry Food Bank serves. Cooking Matters at the Store tours are offered free to people who struggle with food insecurity and empowers low-income families to stretch their food budgets so they can eat healthy meals at home.
Cooking Matters at the Store participants learn to shop smarter, use nutrition information to make healthier choices and cook delicious, affordable meals. To reach more low-income families in food deserts and rural communities, and to overcome transportation or mobility barriers, the LCFB’s Nutrition Education Team brings the Cooking Matters at the Store Tours to easily accessible locations.
“We have been fortunate to receive a grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation for several years, and these funds continue to make a difference in children’s lives,” said Pat Walker, LCFB President and CEO.”
About the Lowcountry Food Bank: Feed. Advocate. Empower
The Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 30.5 million pounds of food in 2018. The Lowcountry Food Bank helps fight hunger by distributing food to nearly 300 partner agencies including soup kitchens, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries. The Lowcountry Food Bank advocates on behalf of those who experience hunger and helps empower people to make healthy and nutritious food choices. For more information go to http://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, founded in 1996. Their mission is to address the various needs of those experiencing poverty throughout the state of South Carolina. Through the strategic use of resources, they seek to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.
