South Carolina Federal hosts food drive for flood relief
October 19, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC — South Carolina Federal Credit Union will be hosting a food drive to benefit those impacted by the recent South Carolina flooding. All financial centers will be outfitted with bins for community donations between October 19th and November 20th, 2015.
The non-perishable food items will be distributed to those in need by Lowcountry Food Bank in the Charleston and Georgetown areas and Harvest Hope in the Columbia region.
The organizations are specifically requesting rice, tuna, grits, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, dried or canned beans, canned fruits and vegetables, pet food, diapers and personal hygiene items.
“We are thankful for the opportunity to assist the many families in South Carolina devastated by the recent flooding,” said Scott Woods, President & CEO of South Carolina Federal. “Food is a fundamental need we can meet through our combined efforts.”
About South Carolina Federal
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Charleston and is the oldest locally owned and managed financial institution in the tri-county area. More than 140,000 members own and belong to the not-for-profit financial cooperative, which has over $1.3 billion in assets. South Carolina Federal is a community-chartered credit union. Anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Calhoun, Orangeburg or Georgetown counties, and most of the Columbia area, is eligible to join. South Carolina Federal has 17 financial centers, and ATMs throughout Charleston, Columbia and Georgetown. More information about South Carolina Federal can be found at scfederal.org.
