Sylvia Wright, candidate for South Carolina superintendent of education, will host a free Serving & Supporting Communities Dinner in partnership with the Wassamassaw Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. (or while supplies last) at 1023 Queenie Road, Moncks Corner.
The event aims to serve at least 200 community members affected by the ongoing federal shutdown and the potential pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
“Students can’t learn if they’re hungry,” Wright said. “When government gridlock threatens a child’s next meal, communities must step up. This drive-thru is about dignity, relief and reminding families that they are not alone.”
Addressing Child Hunger in South Carolina
In fiscal year 2024, an average of 581,600 South Carolinians — about 10.6% of the state’s population — received SNAP benefits each month.
According to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, nearly 270,000 children in the state rely on SNAP. Any disruption to the program places these children at immediate risk of food insecurity, impacting classroom focus, behavior, attendance and long-term outcomes.
“As an educator and advocate, I will continue fighting to ensure every student in South Carolina has access to a nutritious meal — through strong school meal programs, community partnerships and coordinated responses when crises hit,” Wright said.