Lowcountry Food Bank Blog
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...
2025 Annual Impact Report: LCFB Foundation – Feeding Generations
Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation was established in 2021 to provide a consistent and sustainable source of funding to support Lowcountry Food Bank for generations to come. The Foundation manages and invests monetary gifts, helping build long-term community support and...
2025 Annual Impact Report: Strengthening Community Food Access Through Retail Partnerships
Retail and food industry partners are a cornerstone of our mission to ensure neighbors across the 10 coastal counties have consistent access to healthy food. More than 40% of all food distributed comes directly from these retail partners, reflecting the scale and...
2025 Annual Impact Report: LCFB Consistently Meeting the Highest Standards of Excellence
Trust is earned through consistency, accountability, and a commitment to serving our neighbors. One of the ways we demonstrate that commitment is through our regular AIB International audits. AIB is one of the most respected food safety auditing organizations in the...
