Sweethearts give the gift of hearty food 

This February 12 & 13, a sweet gift for your sweetheart will also benefit the good works of Harvest Hope. For each pound of candy purchased on these two days, the Mast General Store in Columbia will make a $1 donation to put food on the tables of our neighbors.

There are many legends pertaining to how Valentine’s Day came to be. No matter which one you subscribe to, it is clear that St. Valentine had a giving and empathetic heart.

Mast Store supports Harvest Hope in many ways throughout the year. “Making sure everyone has enough to eat sets the table for success in our communities,” said Lisa Cooper, president of the Mast Store. “That’s one of the reasons why we partner with food security groups wherever we have a store.”

Harvest Hope turns every donation into so much more. With their network purchasing power and the generous donations of staple canned goods, fresh produce, and foods rescued from local restaurants and grocery stores, $1 becomes five or more meals.

If you’re shopping at the store February 7 – 14, you can round up your purchase to the next dollar to make a donation directly to Harvest Hope. Your spare change changes lives!

Your sweetheart will appreciate your thoughtfulness, and so will those enjoying a hearty meal you helped to provide. To learn more about Harvest Hope and how you can help by donating or volunteering your time, visit their website at www.harvesthope.org.

Mast Store is also supporting food security partners in its other home communities, including Loaves & Fishes Greenville, SC.