The Zucker Family Production Kitchen
Community Meals
The Zucker Family Production Kitchen is a full-scale, commercial kitchen that serves as the epicenter for preparing and distributing meals to alleviate hunger in our community. Managed by Lowcountry Food Bank Executive Chef Emily Cookson and Production Kitchen Associate Mary Beth Fechhelm, our kitchen is fueled and completely staffed by 40 dedicated kitchen volunteers who prepare over 4,000 meals each week for our neighbors who experience hunger. Meals are made to be nutritionally balanced and provide much needed nutrients for those who need food assistance.
Children’s Meals
Lowcountry Food Bank provides healthy supper meals and snacks to children enrolled in after-school and extended learning programs during the school year through our Kids’ Cafe program. When school is out of session for the summer, we partner with organizations, camps, and clubs to provide breakfast, lunch, or a snack to ensure children continue to receive nutritious meals through our Summer Meals program.
We are a proud sponsor of USDA programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program, implemented in South Carolina through the Department of Social Services and the Department of Education.
Adult & Senior Meals
Partnering with local homebound delivery organizations, including Meals on Wheels, we provide nutritious meals for seniors and homebound adults who may be experiencing hunger and are unable to access or prepare their own meals. In addition, through our partnership with the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and Community Resource and Referral Centers, we provide nutritious meals to veterans who may need support during difficult times.