Fresh & Healthy Food Intitiative
Food is a primary component of all household budgets. Food assistance can free up money to put towards an emergency and can bridges the gap during a difficult time .
803-286-4673
Fresh & Healthy Choice Pantry
Mon-Wed 9-11
Senior Health & Wellness Pantry
Tues &Thur 9-12
Surplus Food Distribution
Thu 2:30
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Vouchers
Seasonal
FoodShare
Third Tue of Month
HOPE’s Healthy Pantries fit all size needs!
Our Food Pantry has evolved to multiple pantries reaching both the northern and southern parts of our county, meeting the changing needs of various life stages as well as house-hold make-ups.
Programs
Households received food assistance
Fresh & Healthy Food Assistance
Healthy Choice Pantry
Our five food group “Healthy Choice Food Pantry” serves clients who come to HOPE for food or financial assistance. Food Assistance is designed to free up financial resources for the client.
Monday – Wednesday
8:30am-11:00am
Plan to arrive by 11:00am.
You will need to bring SC Photo ID, Proof of Current Residency, Social Security Card, and DSS Verification Form (if applicable)
Senior Health & Wellness Pantry
Our Senior Health and Wellness Food Pantry serves qualified, low income seniors 65 and older. Each client receives healthy food staples once a month to stretch their budget. To certify call Katey at 803-577-3300.
305 E. Arch Street – LANCASTER
Tuesdays &Thursdays
9:00am-12:00pm
by appointment
Crossroads Lutheran
8511 Shelley Mullis – INDIAN LAND
3rd Thursday
9:00am-12:00pm
by appointment
Surplus Food Distribution
HOPE and Second Harvest Food Bank have partnered to distribute items recovered from local grocery stores. Items can include bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, canned goods, sweets and more.
Every Thursday at 2:30 pm Weather Permitting
Please remain in your car. You may not line up on the County Service Road before 1:45pm. Please have a utility bill available.
All are welcome – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED!
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Voucher
HOPE partners with South Carolina DSS and the USDA to provide vouchers to low-income Seniors 60 years and older for fresh fruits and vegetables. The vouchers can be spent at SC-USDA Farmers Markets to purchase local grown produce. This program is for Lancaster County Residents.
Promoting Health
Lancaster FOODSHARE Helps individuals and families improve health by increasing access to fresh produce and nutritional and culinary education. Each FOODSHARE box is filled with 12-15 items of farm fresh produce and is available for purchase once a month. Boxes are $15 if you pay by cash or check and $16 if you purchase online via our website.
Angel Boxes
You can make an impact by purchasing an ‘Angel Box’ for a needy senior or family. You can pay by cash or check and get one for $15 or purchase online via our website for $16 each.
SNAP Benefits
Lower income individuals and families can purchase a box for just $5 using their SNAP Benefits.
Make a Difference in Someone's Life!
Click HereHUNGER FACTS
In Lancaster County, it is estimated over 19,600 residents are food insecure, which means they lack regular and adequate access to food.
There are 21,072 children living in Lancaster County of which 53% meet the poverty income qualifications to be eligible for the free or reduced lunch program.
In Lancaster County, more than 15% of Seniors are food insecure. Skipping or missing meals causes an increase in long-term and irreversible health issues, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.
Thank you to the Sponsors that help support our Fresh & Healthy Food Intiative!
