by Chelsea Anderson | Jan 30, 2025 | Reports, Resources
We may not associate our involvement in civic and social activities as being good for our health, but research conducted by US HHS Dept. and the WHO consistently conclude that it is. So much so that Civic Engagement is considered an important social determinant of...
by Chelsea Anderson | Dec 27, 2024 | Reports, Resources
Continuing the conversation on language and literacy as social determinants of health, having limited English proficiency can be a very real barrier to accessing food. The stigma sometimes associated with asking for food assistance can make it hard in the first place...
by Jill Hirsekorn | Oct 31, 2024 | Event Updates
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 4th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger took place on Sunday, September 22nd! The Walk is a family-friendly event that aims to bring awareness to hunger issues in coastal South Carolina and raises funds for Lowcountry Food Bank programs, including...
by Chelsea Anderson | Oct 2, 2024 | Reports, Resources
According to the Census Bureau, we communicate in over 350 languages in this country. Those many languages enrich our communities but can also present a barrier to attaining health equity and access to food. According to the Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community...
by Chelsea Anderson | Jul 25, 2024 | Reports, Resources
Internet access has become an essential component of daily life. It enables us to communicate with friends and family, purchase just about anything, pay bills, attend classes, and apply for everything from jobs to credit and housing. In fact, internet connectivity and...
by Chelsea Anderson | Jun 27, 2024 | Reports, Resources
Think about the last time you visited the grocery store. Did you drive there? How far did you have to go? Even if your closest store is only a few minutes from home – perhaps even within walking distance- does it have all the foods you need? Can you get what you...
by Chelsea Anderson | Jun 25, 2024 | Press Releases
Bank of America grant supports broader community access to healthy food, especially for children and families while school is not in session CHARLESTON S.C. – June 25, 2024 — Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today it has received a $25,000 grant from its...
by Chelsea Anderson | May 23, 2024 | Impact Stories
The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation was established in 2021 to provide a consistent and sustainable source of funding to support the Lowcountry Food Bank. The Foundation manages and invests monetary gifts, which continue to grow, and provides a dependable source of...
by Chelsea Anderson | May 15, 2024 | Agency Partner Updates, In The News, Resources
Lowcountry Food Bank is participating in the Summer Food Service Program in 2024 to provide free, nutritious meals to Lowcountry kids throughout the summer. Kids 18 and under are eligible to access no-cost summer meals from any of the summer meal sites listed below....
by Chelsea Anderson | May 15, 2024 | Reports, Resources
We know that consistent access to nutritious food fuels healthy bodies and minds, and that when people don’t have enough food or choose inexpensive foods with low nutritional value, it can seriously impact their physical and mental health. However, food is only one...
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