Lowcountry Food Bank Blog
Lowcountry Food Bank Names Tina Postel as Next CEO
Lowcountry Food Bank Names Tina Postel as Next CEO Charleston, SC -- November 2, 2026 -- Lowcountry Food Bank today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Tina Postel as the organization’s next CEO. Postel will begin on January 25, 2027, and will work...
From House Beautiful magazine: See Inside Our 2026 Whole Home in Charleston – visit lowcountryfoodbank.org for more information and to purchase event tickets!
This year’s Whole Home proudly supports Lowcountry Food Bank, and 100% of proceeds from the sale of tickets to the open house will help provide nutritious food to families, children, and seniors facing food insecurity.
Tours will be available the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weekends of October in 2-hour slots (tours will not be available on Friday, October 30 or Saturday, October 31). Tickets: $50 per guest.
Food Lion Feeds and Lowcountry Food Bank partner and support nearly 700 Myrtle Beach families
This year’s show home began with a distinctly Charleston idea: History, hospitality, and modern life can share the same address. Set in Ansonborough, one of the city’s most storied downtown neighborhoods, the project sits within walking distance of the restaurants,...
From Georgetown Gazette SC: Food pharmacy partnership helps Georgetown County patients access nutritious food
Dana Mitchel, RD, LD, director of community health and nutrition for Lowcountry Food Bank, used her keynote remarks at the recent Compassion Brunch hosted by St. James Health and Wellness to highlight a partnership she said is helping patients bridge the gap between food insecurity and nutrition security.
2025 Annual Impact Report: Food Lockers Unlock Access to Healthy Food Across Horry County
Lowcountry Food Bank currently operates three food locker sites in its Northern Region; all located in Horry County—the largest county in South Carolina and one of LCFB’s priority service counties. All installed at LCFB partner agency sites, the first set of lockers...
2025 Annual Impact Report: Street Team Volunteers Extend LCFB’s Reach Across the Lowcountry
LCFB’s Street Team volunteers help connect communities across coastal South Carolina with resources, support, and awareness about food insecurity. The Lowcountry Food Bank Street Team is a dedicated group of volunteers who help bring LCFB’s mission into communities...
2025 Annual Impact Report: Neighbor Stories
Our neighbors have been generous in sharing their experiences with us. From utilizing our feeding programs and visiting our network of 240+ partner agencies, see how our neighbors find the nourishment, support, and strength they and their families need to...
James Drass Receives Warehouse Hero of the Year Recognition
If there’s a problem in the warehouse, chances are James Drass has already handled it before anyone notices. As Warehouse Supervisor, James leads with patience, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the mission. In a fast-paced environment where volunteers of all...
2025 Annual Impact Report: LCFB Southern Region Facility – Expanding Service and Strengthening Communities
Since opening in Early Branch in 2025, the Lowcountry Food Bank Southern Region Facility has expanded our ability to serve neighbors across the southernmost counties of coastal South Carolina. The facility was established to improve food access in rural and...
2025 Annual Impact Report: Food Insecurity Is Rising Across Coastal South Carolina
Food insecurity increased across nearly every Census tract in the 10 coastal South Carolina counties we serve between 2023 and 2025, reflecting growing economic strain on families and communities throughout the Lowcountry. This map illustrates the growing rates of...
