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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: Golden Harvest Food Bank Calls Community to Action for Hunger Action Month
AUGUSTA (09/02/25) – This September, Golden Harvest Food Bank is rallying our community to take action against hunger during Hunger Action Month. Together with Feeding America and food banks nationwide, we are shining a spotlight on the growing hunger crisis and inspiring neighbors to step up and make a difference. Throughout the month of September, Golden Harvest Food Bank will lead impactful events and initiatives to engage the community and drive change. The centerpiece of Hunger Action Month is Hunger Action Day on Monday, September 9. On this day, we invite everyone to wear orange and help bring attention to hunger in our [...]
Press Release: Jim Hudson Automotive Group is Presenting $50,000 Check to Golden Harvest Food Bank After A Successful 14th Annual Jim Hudson 2000
AUGUSTA (08/18/2025) On Tuesday, August 19th, The Jim Hudson Automotive Group will be presenting a large donation check to the Golden Harvest Food Bank. The $50,000 check presentation is set to take place at 2 PM in Golden Harvest Food Bank located at 3310 Commerce Dr in Augusta. This check donation is the result of a successful 14th Annual Jim Hudson 2000 Event, an event that the Jim Hudson Automotive Group holds every summer in order to raise money to feed the hungry. This year marks the company’s 14 millionth meal donation to the food bank. During the two-month long event, all ten Jim Hudson [...]
Press Release: Golden Harvest Food Bank Gearing Up for It’s Spooky To Be Hungry® Drive; Captains Needed
AUGUSTA (08/12/2025) For 33 years, neighborhoods, businesses, organizations, and volunteers have joined forces with Golden Harvest Food Bank to scare away hunger through the It’s Spooky to Be Hungry® Drive. As the Food Bank prepares for this year’s campaign, the organization is seeking new Spooky captains in Richmond, Columbia, and Aiken counties to help lead their communities in the fight against hunger. The It’s Spooky to Be Hungry® drive unites neighbors, co-workers, schools, and local businesses to collectively “scare away hunger.” Spooky captains are at the heart of the effort, encouraging friendly competition, inspiring generosity, and finding creative ways to raise funds and awareness. [...]
A Father’s Gratitude for Your Support
Calvin reflects on the lasting impact the Summer Harvest program has had on his family during the summer months. At a recent food distribution at Thomson High School, Calvin and his 12-year-old daughter shared how much receiving food support through Golden Harvest's Summer Harvest program means to them during the summer months. “This helps a lot,” Calvin said. “It fills the cabinets with real food we can use. We don’t have to stress as much about how to stretch what we’ve got.” During the school year, children often rely on breakfast and lunch at school to help [...]
From Amy’s Desk: Help Us Feed Hope
Dear Friends, Right now, tens of thousands of children, along with families, seniors, and individuals across our region, are facing hunger. At the same time, rising food costs and federal nutrition program changes are reducing the resources we rely on to meet the growing need. We are doing everything we can to fill the gap, purchasing more food than ever before to make sure our neighbors have access to the nourishment they deserve. Even in the face of these challenges, I remain hopeful because I’ve seen what this community can do when we come together. At our new Produce [...]