First let me state that my experience with the Dream Center is as a volunteer. That role still…read moreafforded me the opportunity to learn about the many great services they provide for Augusta and their team, but I do recognize that is not the same as if I were a recipient of their services. Centrally located in South Augusta, this facility is amazing. From the moment you arrive, the team is welcoming and smiling and making you feel like this is a family reunion and suddenly you are now a member. From the exterior it may appear to be nothing of worth, but trust me it is a treasure chest filled with benevolence. There is a weekly grocery pickup service, meals provided, food bank, clothing bank, community services mediation, and more. The facility is two stories and a basketball court-sized gym area. The team is collaborative in focus, which is what brought about my involvement with them, and always seeking to come alongside their neighbors. If you are looking for a local non-profit to volunteer with, start here.

Fried chicken, roasted potatoes, and roasted asparagus all cooked exactly the way I like! Why?…read moreBecause I was in the kitchen supervising church members while we prepared lunch so that we could sit and eat with the men who stay at the Mission. If you are looking for a great way to help homeless men get back on their feet to return to their productive and happy lives, the Augusta Rescue Mission is a good place to start.

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.

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)

Love this store. They have practically everything. The store is deep. It's a lot bigger than the…read moreone in Augusta. I wish I knew about this place B4 I bought my couch.

They are scammers. They know well enough to not allow documentation of their lies. But if you are…read moreas foolish as me, you believe what you are told face to face. Be VERY careful. Do not believe anything numbers etc they tell you that you can not prove. They are an LLC because they don't want to help, they want to profit. Recognize the difference.

Ms. Katara was very pleasant and patient when answering questions about the housing program. The…read morebusiness has a great website and presentation of information about the housing program, available to displaced individuals. Great resource in the community.

Most amazing experience with the most amazing teachers in life you'll ever encounter with the most…read moreunconditional kind hearts. With out a doubt Gods disciples all of them. I can honestly say I would not still be breathing life without all of these amazing teachers.

Megiddo helped me get a job. It's not an easy program but they know what they are doing.read more

Foodshare is a wonderful organization providing access to fresh goods, recipes to help people live…read morea healthier life, classes to learn new methods of cooking and opportunities for volunteering. The 'foodshare family' is a community of warm and motivated people who are always welcoming and accommodating. My family has been getting foodshare boxes for over a year, and we love the variety and often surprise of what we receive. The prices are unbeatable, and the freshness will leave you wanting more. I am so pleased that we have access to such a wonderful program, and I want to shout from the rooftops to those in Columbia who are unaware of this awesome service!