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Press Release: Golden Harvest Food Bank Shares Cold Weather Preparedness Tips and Service Updates

AUGUSTA (01/21/26) - As colder weather moves into the region and the potential for icy conditions increases, Golden Harvest Food Bank is encouraging neighbors to prepare ahead when possible. “We know that the most vulnerable in our communities are impacted most by weather events, especially neighbors who lack housing or the ability to stock up on food and resources ahead of time,” said Amy Breitmann, President and CEO of Golden Harvest Food Bank. “Planning ahead, when possible, can help ensure families have what they need if travel becomes difficult or power outages occur.” Community members who are able are encouraged [...]

Press Release: Golden Harvest Food Bank Shares Cold Weather Preparedness Tips and Service Updates2026-02-16T22:25:37+00:00

From Amy’s Desk: When Community Responds, Hope Follows

Dear Friends, As we begin a new year, I am filled with gratitude for the way this community comes together when challenges arise. The recent government shutdown created unexpected strain for many families across our service area, and your support made it possible for us to respond quickly and with compassion. What could have been a season marked by uncertainty became a reminder of how strong we are when we stand together. Across our 24 counties, partners, volunteers, and supporters worked side by side to keep food moving where it was needed most. Every shift served, every donation given, [...]

From Amy’s Desk: When Community Responds, Hope Follows2025-12-14T01:48:38+00:00

Strength Through the Shutdown

Kenya talks about the challenges her family faced during the government shutdown. For Kenya, every day begins the same way. Before sunrise, before quiet gives way to the sound of little feet. There’s breakfast to make, bottles to prepare, clothes to lay out. With one child in school, a baby on her hip, and another on the way, mornings in her Lincoln County home are full of motion and love. But lately, that love has been stretched thin. When the government shutdown interrupted SNAP benefits, Kenya felt the fear rise immediately. “I was looking at the pantry [...]

Strength Through the Shutdown2025-12-14T01:50:04+00:00

Answering the Call, Together

When the shutdown created uncertainty around essential supports for millions of Americans, one message echoed across the nation: “Go to your local food bank for help." From hurricanes to the pandemic, our team has learned how to respond quickly when crisis hits. This time was no different. Within days of the announcement, food orders were doubled, an emergency distribution plan was activated, and fourteen truckloads of food were routed to our warehouses in Augusta and Aiken. Partner fees were lifted to ensure our hunger relief network could move food freely to families in need. Views on our [...]

Answering the Call, Together2025-12-14T01:47:56+00:00

Neighbors Serving Neighbors

Left to Right: Debbie Johnson (Volunteer), Logan Ford (Director of ACTS), Linda McCollum (Volunteer) At ACTS of Aiken (Area Churches Together Serving), compassion looks like action. For 39 years, this network of more than 70 churches has been a cornerstone of care, meeting essential needs through food, clothing, transportation, and emergency assistance. But when the government shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits this fall, ACTS faced a new challenge as families who had never needed help before were suddenly at their door. “We started getting calls and emails even before the shutdown began,” said Logan Ford, Executive Director of [...]

Neighbors Serving Neighbors2025-12-14T01:47:00+00:00

A Transformational Gift and a Record Year for It’s Spooky to Be Hungry®

This year, our community came together with extraordinary generosity to make It’s Spooky to Be Hungry® one of the most impactful campaigns in its 33-year history. From businesses and schools to churches, families, and first-time donors, our neighbors showed what is possible when we act together. A Transformational $1 Million Gift Golden Harvest Food Bank is honored to announce a transformational one million dollar gift from Rob and Pam Johnston that will strengthen and expand the impact of It’s Spooky to Be Hungry® over the next decade. The Johnstons have long been champions of the Aiken community and have [...]

A Transformational Gift and a Record Year for It’s Spooky to Be Hungry®2025-11-19T18:21:06+00:00

Press Release: Golden Harvest Food Bank Announces $1 Million Gift to Strengthen It’s Spooky to Be Hungry

AUGUSTA (11/19/25) — Golden Harvest Food Bank is honored to announce a transformational one million dollar gift from Rob and Pam Johnston that will strengthen and expand the It’s Spooky to Be Hungry campaign over the next decade. For more than thirty years, Spooky has helped put food on the table for families during the holiday season, this year reaching a new milestone of more than $530,000. This generous gift will help grow that impact for years to come. The Johnstons’ gift will be invested as an annual one hundred thousand dollar match for It’s Spooky to Be Hungry. This match [...]

Press Release: Golden Harvest Food Bank Announces $1 Million Gift to Strengthen It’s Spooky to Be Hungry2026-02-17T01:12:22+00:00

Press Release: Golden Harvest Food Bank and United Way of the CSRA Launch New Partnership with DoorDash to Deliver Food to Neighbors in Need

AUGUSTA (11/14/25) — Golden Harvest Food Bank has joined forces with United Way of the CSRA and DoorDash’s Project DASH, alongside partners including the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta and its participating branches, Augusta Dream Center, Project Life Augusta, Salvation Army First Stop, Bible Deliverance Temple, Lakemont Presbyterian Church, Concerned Women Inc., Augusta Worship Center CLGI, and Faith Outreach Church, to bridge the gap for families facing food insecurity and transportation barriers across the Central Savannah River Area. Funded by a $35,000 contribution from a friend of the Food Bank, this partnership will help deliver nutritious food, hygiene products, and essential [...]

Press Release: Golden Harvest Food Bank and United Way of the CSRA Launch New Partnership with DoorDash to Deliver Food to Neighbors in Need2026-02-16T22:26:08+00:00

Press Release: As Shutdown Impacts Families, Golden Harvest Food Bank Steps Up to Help

AUGUSTA (10/30/25) — In light of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the growing risk that SNAP benefits will be disrupted beginning November 1, Golden Harvest Food Bank is reminding neighbors that help is available and calling on the community to come together to ensure no one goes hungry. “Even before the shutdown, we’ve seen more families turning to us for help,” said Amy Breitmann, President and CEO, Golden Harvest Food Bank. “If SNAP benefits are interrupted, families, seniors, and veterans across our communities will feel the impact immediately. Golden Harvest will continue to be here for our neighbors. We will [...]

Press Release: As Shutdown Impacts Families, Golden Harvest Food Bank Steps Up to Help2026-02-16T22:29:25+00:00

Press Release: Help Scare Away Hunger with Golden Harvest Food Bank

AUGUSTA (9/30/2025) – During the month of October, neighbors across the CSRA will join forces with Golden Harvest Food Bank for its annual It’s Spooky To Be Hungry® food and funds drive. The month-long event kicks off on Wednesday, October 1st. This year the Food Bank has a bold goal of $400,000, which equates to 1,000,000 meals. For over three decades, local neighborhoods, businesses, faith-based organizations, and volunteers have partnered with Golden Harvest Food Bank to 'Scare Away Hunger' through the It's Spooky to Be Hungry® Drive. “Every October we are excited and honored that our neighbors join alongside us in [...]

Press Release: Help Scare Away Hunger with Golden Harvest Food Bank2026-02-16T22:35:02+00:00
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