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“Sometimes, school lunch is the only meal I get.”
That’s what one little boy quietly told his teacher while picking up his backpack of food for the weekend. He’s just one of thousands of children across the Upstate who rely on school not only for education—but for nourishment.
For many kids, school isn’t just a place to learn. It’s the one place they can count on for a warm, consistent meal. But when the bell rings at the end of the day—or when school closes for a weekend or a holiday—many of these children face empty plates and growling stomachs.
At Harvest Hope, we believe no child should have to worry about their next meal. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring every child has access to the nutritious food they need—not just during school hours, but every day.
Your support helps us fill backpacks, stock shelves, and deliver hope—one meal at a time. Together, we can fuel young minds, support struggling families, and create a stronger future for the Upstate.
Will you help us make sure no child goes hungry this school year?
With your help, we can provide nutritious meals that fuel young minds and give kids the energy they need to succeed in the Pee Dee. -
In Support of Harvest Hope Food Bank
Harvest Hope is South Carolina’s largest food bank, providing over 25 million meals on average to neighbors in need across the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate. Harvest Hope is on a mission to eliminate hunger and food insecurity in South Carolina. We rescue nutritious food from stores throughout the state and distribute it to food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens.
We operate programs that provide food for our most vulnerable citizens – children, seniors, and rural residents who don’t have access to grocery stores. We also run our own emergency food pantries in Greenville and Columbia where anyone in need can get a week’s supply of groceries for free.
Harvest Hope began in 1981 as the result of a shared vision of business leaders and the faith community, who set out to provide for the hungry in Columbia. Since then, Harvest Hope has increased its mission to feed the hungry across 20 counties in South Carolina.