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How One Mother is Changing Lives

Adriane reflects on the impact her local food agency has had not only on her family but on those who seek assistance in her home. Adriane Smith’s home is more than just a house. It’s a refuge, a sanctuary, a place where love stretches to meet every need. With seven children under her roof, including two through foster care, and many more who come and go, she has made it her mission to keep kids from entering the system. Her own childhood in foster care instilled a deep commitment: if she could spare even one child from [...]

How One Mother is Changing Lives2025-04-27T01:25:39+00:00

A Fresh Start: The Produce Rescue Center

After stepping up as a hub for emergency relief during both Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene, the Produce Rescue Center has officially transitioned to its primary purpose: moving more fresh, nutritious produce to neighbors across our 24-county service area. Built with efficiency and community impact in mind, the Center now plays a vital role in our daily operations, storing and distributing truckloads of fruits and vegetables with care and speed. That means more produce on plates, fewer nutrients lost to waste, and stronger support for our 325+ partner agencies working on the frontlines of hunger relief.  And [...]

A Fresh Start: The Produce Rescue Center2025-04-26T18:12:21+00:00

From Amy’s Desk: Fresh Hope, Lasting Impact

Dear Friends, Each day, I’m reminded that hunger isn’t just about food. It’s about dignity, health, and hope. When we opened the Produce Rescue Center, we envisioned a space filled with fresh food and new ways to serve. In its first six months, it supported disaster relief after two hurricanes impacted our region and neighboring communities. Today, it is fulfilling its true purpose by moving fresh produce quickly and safely to neighbors in need. Volunteers are sorting fruits and vegetables, helping children and families access the nutrition they need to thrive. At the same time, we’re seeing more of [...]

From Amy’s Desk: Fresh Hope, Lasting Impact2025-04-26T18:35:59+00:00

Meet our 2025 Volunteer of the Year

When we think of steadfast dedication and a heart for service, we think of Jesse McClam. Jesse first walked through our doors in 2018 as a volunteer and quickly became part of the heartbeat of Golden Harvest. He showed up nearly every day with a warm smile, a can-do spirit, and a work ethic that inspired everyone around him. It didn’t take long for our team to realize Jesse wasn’t just volunteering. He was leading. He officially joined our staff shortly after, serving faithfully at The Master’s Table for five years. From opening the building each morning to supporting [...]

Meet our 2025 Volunteer of the Year2025-04-26T17:50:25+00:00

Faith in Action: A Mission Grows in South Augusta

Left to Right: Mary Richardson (Executive Director), Lael Holmes, Nora Wessling, Catherine Faughnan, Denise Gay, Debra Baker (Assistant Director), Cherie Foster, Willie McCrary, Frank Sinclair (Board President). In January, Catholic Social Services made a meaningful move from their long-time home in downtown Augusta to a new location on Georgetown Drive in South Augusta. The decision wasn’t just about a building. It was about following the need. Executive Director Mary Richardson and Assistant Director Deborah Baker shared that the move was guided by both heart and data. Research revealed that South Augusta has over 75 percent more children [...]

Faith in Action: A Mission Grows in South Augusta2025-04-26T17:21:22+00:00
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