I appreciate what y'all are doing but giving the food to jwc on bolt drive is a mistake they don't…read moregive out the food they take it home for them selfs or selling them to people they know I got turned around couldn't get anything but they have box's of food in their cars for their household it's unfair someone needs to show up and catch them this has to stop we are standing in line just for them to take it home stealing from the people in the community please help now jwc is on Martin Luther King blvd

Maybe you're new to the area or just haven't had a reason to come in contact with this organization…read moreso let me share this tidbit from their website. "We provide quality food and groceries to hungry individuals across our 30 county service area. Since 1982, we've distributed more than 250 million pounds of food and fed more than 14 million people." So why am I talking about them? Because I recently had the privilege of volunteering at their food bank. "Bank" should honestly be replaced with "warehouse" because that is exactly what it is. They have boxes for food and drinks coming in (by the pallet) and boxes ready to sort then boxes that have been packed up and ready to ship across the region. And this place is systemic. You have a job and they show you how to do that job as well as be available for questions. I have served at and taken groups to a number of food warehouses and soup kitchens throughout my life. This, by far, is one of the best organized ones I have encountered. The instructions will tell you, but let me say it again. Wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes. Prepare to sweat and know that you may have to lift up to 20 pounds. Feeding people isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. Find a way to support. *Insider's Tip -Volunteer either at the Food Bank or the Master's Table (a once-a-day meal providing location downtown). But there is a process so check out the website for instructions.

Resources like these are necessary to fill the gaps in our community. The work may not always be…read moreeasy, but is definitely worth it. I would like to personally commend Ruth Pat for her positive attitude and her ability to find the good. Continue being the kind-hearted and genuine individual that you are.

The Food Bank is a great asset to the Charlotte, NC & surrounding areas! It is continually finding…read moreways to network in the community to combat hunger. Typically NOT open to the general public. This is a place where organizations (i.e. Churches, Schools, nonprofits) can come and shop to feed underserved communities.

These are my favorite type of things to Yelp about. A purely positive endeavor for the good of…read morethose who need it most. An unobtrusive structure that you may not notice while driving on Rock Hill Road. The Blessing Box looks a little bit like a chicken coup. The story behind this blessing in the parking lot of a Baptist, Church in Concord is by the hands of a thoughtful, local preteen boy looking to love on the community. He was able to create a repository of food, information and inspiration. Anyone who wants can provide or partake of nonperishable items and groceries anonymously. I stopped by after admiring the gesture and decided to add a few items. I plan to do so regularly. It is written... "God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

We are living in such difficult times, which is why I'm excited to see one of the blessing boxes in…read moremy town, that was designed and built by one of my former Boy Scouts Carlin Crawford. As my sister and I placed various items on the shelves we couldn't help but realize how this blessing box is such a Godsend to so many families that are struggling and may not have food on their table. The Blessing box sits in the parking lot of a small church (Living Faith Church Of The Brethren) a few feet from Rock Hill Church Road, which is a pretty busy street, where people see the Blessing Box and slow down to count their blessings or be a blessing to others. The Blessing Box is always neat, well organized and very well stocked with soups, vegetables, pasta, snacks and books to name a few items. The placards on it says "Take what you need - Leave what you can," (so heart warming). The Blessing Box was Carlin's way of giving back to the community while working towards his Eagle Scout requirement, but little did he know that he would be the bridge that carries some families across. Kudos call Carlin and everyone who supports his project.

I have been coming to this place off and on for a few years now. Yes, I'm not rich. I can afford…read moreto go to a fast food place once every month or every other month. However, I was recently thinking of doing honest food reviews. But back to the place at hand, Harvest Hope Food Bank. They used to give you a decent amount of food for the household you have. Used to be more back when you use to have to come in and sit and wait for a buggy. Not saying that I'm not grateful because I am--truly. Sometimes the gas or bus ticket you spend your money on to get there doesn't match the items they give you. It used to be food for the week and now it's like food for a day or two. It's just that you are at the luck of the draw. Sometimes you waste your gas here and you get food that has seen better days. If it is cabbage, I can normally peel off a few leaves and cook the center. However if it's meats, I feel like they should inspect them just a little more, because at least half of the time coming here I had to deal with smelling rotten meat in my car just to get home and have to throw it away. Then all you can do is curse them in your head because you will go there next month too because what other choice do you have. After paying bills, there isn't much left for most people on a monthly income. It is a hassle trying to get snap assistance but you still try to sign up even if you don't qualify. If you haven't figured it out yet I'll let you know. If you try to find another food pantry in the area--they are mainly getting the items from Harvest Hope Food Bank too. So you are still at their claws trying to stay alive. I used to volunteer here briefly and I remember having to bag the chip, water and repackage the strawberries. They take all the bad produce out from the packages that has mold and keep the good ones and repackage them. Bagging certain amount of items like water, soda, chips, snacks and juice into individual bags so they can spread out the food a little more. My only complaint is that they didn't use the first in first out method as much as they should in my opinion. Volunteers basically would be tasked with checking items for them but with volunteers, you aren't paid to care about giving out good or spoiled food--they just have to show up. I give it two stars because I was able to use some items for my family.

A very good organization that services Aiken and the entire Central Savannah River Area (CSRA)…read more They operate completely off of donations from area businesses and citizens and supply many of our local food banks and other charities, such as ACTS and the St Vincent Du Paul Society - all to help get food to people who might otherwise go without. They receive food donations from local and regional manufacturers and purchase food and other items directly from area distributors, then make sure that our local charities all get a share of what they can give out. At ACTS, where I volunteer quite a bit, much of the food they get from Golden Harvest goes out to hundreds of families in desperate need of it. And Golden Harvest supplies a lot of the donations that are handed out on the 3rd Saturday of each month at ACTS for what they call 'Senior Saturday', which delivers much needed food to our local senior citizens each month. Last week alone, they provided supplies for over 360 senior citizens in need! Please consider donating to this very worthy charity, as it is the source of food supplies for many of our other local charities who all work together to try to feed the hungry here in Aiken and the greater CSRA. "Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even the least, ye did it unto me." (Matthew 25:40)

This large food bank is located at the entrance to the Christ Church of Gastonia and is visible to…read moreall as they drive in and exit the church. A little bare today with just a few food items. Two hand-packed bags of what looks like it could be either kibble or trail mix and one can of food. It's something. [Review 109 of 2025 - 4078 in North Carolina - 23676 overall]