Early Branch Food Center

Lowcountry Food Bank Southern Regional Food Center

In 2022, LCFB secured land on the Agriculture Technology Campus in Hampton County to build an expansive and improved space to efficiently meet the growing need of families in our community. This move is imperative for the future of the Food Bank and the 10 counties we serve. It will allow us to expand upon our mission – setting the stage for innovative solutions to ease food insecurity. The new Southern Region Food Center in Early Branch, South Carolina, will allow LCFB to expand essential programs that invest in food security and support our neighbors when they need it most.

The 20,000 square-foot distribution center features:

Address:

495 Commerce Parkway
Early Branch, South Carolina

Hours:

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for partner agencies.
Note: Morning appointments are preferred for partner agencies.

Contact:

Phone: (843) 589-4118
Fax: (843) 589-4228

The Southern Regional Food Center is strategically positioned to serve neighbors in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties and provide opportunities for increased engagement, scale and capacity-sharing for our partner agencies, who distribute almost 90% of the food that the Food Bank procures. The facility has warehouse capacity to store dry and refrigerated food, enable frozen storage, and includes loading docks, a teaching kitchen, and offices. With ample volunteer and meeting space for LCFB partners to use, the new facility will enable LCFB food programs to flourish in the area.

Investing in the Future of Our Neighbors

In addition to increasing efficiencies among LCFB’s other two Food Centers in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, the new facility will serve as a hub for LCFB partners, providing an improved experience for food pickup, opportunities to convene through increased coordination, collaboration and shared learning in the Food Lion Feeds teaching kitchen and conference areas.

Food Lion Feeds Community Resource Center

Step into our Food Lion Feeds Community Resource Center, a versatile space designed to foster collaboration and connection within our community. With customizable seating arrangements and and moveable partition walls, it’s perfect for meetings and presentations.

Full Service Teaching Kitchen

Nutrition education is at the forefront of building awareness of the impact of an enriched diet. The Teaching Kitchen will advocate food and nutrition education in a safe, collaborative environment.

We are committed to empowering Lowcountry neighbors to plan, prepare, and enjoy nutritious meals.

The new Southern Regional Food Center officially opened its doors on May 2, 2025 in Early Branch, South Carolina. The state of the art facility was built by Brunson Construction, with GBA Architecture and support from the South Carolina Community Loan Fund and Forvis Mazars.

On May 8, 2025, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO said:

“The neighbors we serve have aspirations and dreams. We all want to live healthy and thriving lives. Hard-working neighbors need consistent access to healthy foods, like protein, dairy products, and fresh produce so they can stay engaged in their communities. It is with these aspirations for our neighbors that we officially open today our Lowcountry Food Bank Southern Regional Food Center.“

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Contact Us

If you need information about the Southern Region Food Center in Early Branch, SC, please reach out to Joanna Bruno, VP of Agency Relations and Regional Food Centers, at jbruno@lcfbank.org.

For all other inquires, please complete the form below.