LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Lowcountry Food Bank announced Monday that they received a grant from The Boeing Company, which will be used to help promote food security for rural SC populations and communities.
Reportedly, with the support from Boeing, the Lowcountry Food Bank will be able to purchase more than 110,000 pounds of healthy, locally produced food from farmers, distribute those 110,000 pounds of food to children, adults, seniors, and veterans throughout coastal South Carolina and Increase the number of local producers by 20% from whom Lowcountry Food Bank procures food.
“We’re proud to partner with Lowcountry Food Bank to help strengthen our local food systems,” said Lindsay Leonard, vice president of Boeing Global Engagement in a prepared statement. “Supporting our neighbors and local producers is essential to building a healthier, more resilient community. Together, we’re making sure families across coastal South Carolina have access to the nutritious food they need to lead healthy and active lives.”
Boeing also reportedly provided additional support for Lowcountry Food Bank’s child feeding programs, which enables the food bank to stock the shelves of more than 12 School Markets with more than 36,000 pounds of nutritious, shelf-stable food and fresh produce.
School Markets are permanent food pantries placed in schools that eliminate potential barriers that parents and guardians face, such as transportation and high costs that can hinder a child’s ability to access the food needed for them to live healthy, active lives.
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