Outreach

Food Pantry / FoodShare / Garden Ministry

The NorthStar Center of Hope provides food to those in need in our community.

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Food Pantry


The Food Pantry is open to the community:

Forest Acres Location

Thursdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

2nd Saturdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Northeast Location

3rd Tuesdays
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

4th Saturdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

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Food Pantry Needs

Help feed families in our community by donating, shelf-stable items. Every single donation makes a meaningful difference!

📦 Boxed Meals & Quick Dinners

  • Boxed skillet meals (e.g., cheesy beef pasta, tuna helper)
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Instant ramen or cup noodles
  • Boxed stuffing or rice mixes
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🥫 Canned Proteins & Veggies

  • Canned chicken and tuna
  • Canned soups, stews, and chili
  • Canned beans (black beans, kidney beans, baked beans)
  • Canned foods (corn, green beans,diced tomotoes,tomato sauce,peas)

🌾 Pantry Staples & Grains

  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • White or brown rice (1lb or 2lb bags)
  • Dry pasta and pasta sauce (plastic jars preferred)
  • Breakfast cereal and oatmeal

🥤 Beverages & Healthy Snacks

  • Shelf-stable milk (powdered or milk boxes)
  • 100% fruit juice (plastic bottles or juice boxes)
  • Granola bars and fruit snacks
  • Applesauce cups or canned fruit

Donation Guidelines: Please ensure all items are unopened, unexpired, and in non-glass packaging.

Drop-Off Information

Please text or call 803-216-1535 for the drop-off location and time. We appreciate your generosity.

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Sorting food donations at Northeast location.

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Preparing food boxes at Forest Acres location.




FoodShare


We are a FoodShare partner site. FoodShare provides fresh and affordable food boxes at wholesale prices.

Cost for Debit Credit Card purchases
Large box (18-22 lbs) $25
Small box (15-18 lbs) $20
No Cook box (9-12 lbs) $15

Debit Order Online

Cost for SNAP/EBT purchases
Large box (18-22 lbs) $10
Small box (15-18 lbs) $5
No Cook box (9-12 lbs) $15

Please contact FoodShare SC directly to place SNAP/EBT orders, call 803-851-4461 or email info@foodsharesc.org.

View the FoodShare calendar.

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Garden Ministry


Let the growing begin! There are 16 tomatoes (3 kinds), 12 peppers (red and green)! 🍅🌶 We look forward to sharing with our neighbors!

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