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Lowcountry Food Bank has been awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support its mission in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina the organization serves. The funds will be used for food distributions that meet neighbors where they are, close to home, with pre-packed food boxes or a neighbor-choice, market-style food distribution where neighbors choose the foods they want to take home to their families. Mobile Pantry distributions provide a variety of food, which may include shelf stable items, fresh produce, dairy and meat.
“This funding will have an immediate impact on the work we do,” said Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO. “We’re thankful to Norfolk Southern for investing in our community and for supporting our mission.”
Mobile Pantry distributions also make food more accessible in underserved communities where people with limited financial resources may not be able to access food through traditional grocery stores or food pantries.
The grant is part of two community programs launched by Norfolk Southern in 2023: the Safety First Grant Program, which seeks to advance safety organizations and initiatives, and the Thriving Communities Grant Program, which aims to promote economic opportunity, support vibrant community life, and provide equal access to basic necessities. Award recipients are selected annually from across the railroad’s 22-state network.