SC Ports contributes $25,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank

SC Ports donated $25,000 in support of the Lowcountry Food Bank’s efforts to help feed those in need ahead of the holiday season. The food bank and its partner agencies feed more than 200,000 Lowcountry residents each year.

“SC Ports prioritizes being a good neighbor year round, but the holidays are an especially important time to support those in our community who are experiencing food insecurity,” said SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin. “The Lowcountry Food Bank does an outstanding job of ensuring that those in need get food on the table.”

Each dollar donated to the nonprofit creates five meals. Last year the Lowcountry Food Bank distributed 18 million pounds of fresh produce, and 42.8 million pounds of food and other essential items.

The food bank and its partner agencies feed more than 200,000 Lowcountry residents each year. (Photo/Lowcountry Food Bank)

“SC Ports continues to support our mission during a challenging era of high food prices and economic inflation,” said Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO. “Community partners like SC Ports ensure that our neighbors who seek food assistance can put healthy meals on the table.”

This is the fifth year SC Ports has donated to the Lowcountry Food Bank.

About South Carolina Ports

South Carolina Ports owns and operates marine terminals at the Port of Charleston and two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. As the 8th largest U.S. container port, SC Ports connects port-dependent businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond to global markets. SC Ports proactively invests in infrastructure ahead of demand to provide reliable service, efficient operations, cargo capacity, an expansive rail network and the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is a vital economic engine for South Carolina, with port operations supporting 1 in 9 jobs statewide. Learn more: scspa.com.