Beaufort County Kicks Off 3rd Annual First Responder Food Drive
Beaufort County is buzzing with excitement as it launches the 3rd Annual First Responder Food Drive! This year’s drive begins on Friday, November 1, and runs through Friday, December 13. The goal? To make sure the local food bank shelves are stocked up with non-perishable food items just in time for the holiday season. Who doesn’t want to help out our neighbors in need, especially as we get closer to Christmas?
A Shared Mission
This initiative is a collaborative effort that brings together emergency response providers from across Beaufort County. It’s heartwarming to see our community come together, making sure that everyone has enough to eat during the holidays. Donations collected during this period will be delivered to Help of Beaufort and Bluffton Self Help on Monday, December 16. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to chip in and make a positive impact.
How You Can Help
Thinking of contributing? That’s fantastic! The food drive is looking for non-perishable food items, which are the perfect way to help ensure that families in our community have access to nutritious meals. You might wonder where to donate these items. Well, there are several donation boxes conveniently placed throughout Beaufort County:
- Beaufort County: 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.
- Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office: 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort.
- Beaufort County EMS:
- 2727 Depot Road, Beaufort
- 25 William Pope Drive, Okatie
- 31 Red Barn Drive, Bluffton
- 12 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton
- City of Beaufort: 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort.
- Beaufort Police Department: 1901 Boundary Street, Beaufort.
- Town of Port Royal: 700 Paris Avenue, Port Royal.
- Port Royal Police Department: 1748 N Paris Avenue, Port Royal.
- Town of Bluffton: 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton.
- Bluffton Police Department: 101 Progressive Street, Bluffton.
- Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department: 1750 N Paris Avenue, Port Royal.
- Burton Fire District: 2 Market, Beaufort.
- Fripp Island Fire Department: 289 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island.
- Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District: 146 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort.
- MCAS Beaufort Fire & Emergency Services: 2085 Drayton St., Beaufort.
- MCRD Parris Island Fire & Emergency Services: 455 Wake Blvd., Parris Island.
- Sheldon Fire District:
- 5 Fire Station Lane, Sheldon
- 66 Keans Neck Road, Seabrook.
- Dataw Island Community Center: 43 Marina Drive, Saint Helena Island.
Join the Cause
Participating in the First Responder Food Drive is a simple yet impactful way to bring joy to families during the holiday season. Every can or box of food you donate counts and will help in restocking the shelves of our local food pantries. It’s amazing to think about how collective efforts can make such a significant difference in our community’s well-being.
Let’s come together, Beaufort County! Mark your calendars for the food drive dates, rally your friends and family, and let’s spread the joy of giving. Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for everyone.
