Lowcountry Food Bank

Lowcountry Food Bank

Review of the world health organization as well.

>>> amid the coronavirus pandemic the lowcountry food bank already distributed over 4,000 disaster relief kits.

Organization is saying that their work is far from over.

That's why fox 24 teaming up with other local broadcasters here in the charleston area and lowcountry for today's lowcountry food bank.

Brooke schwieters live in north charleston this morning with more on how you could help out.

>> brooke: that's right.

Here at this location at lowcountry food bank in north charleston last month it saw nearly 400% increase in need for emergency food assistance.

To paint you a better picture typically lowcountry food bank sees around 120 people coming through its doors in a month.

Just last week saw around 400 people which is why the team along with other broadcasters are teaming up to raise funds for the lowcountry food bank and we are seeking your help.

Just recently lowcountry food bank launched fueled by fresh initiative that provides weekly meals to families.

About 20-pound of shelf stable food and 16 pounds of fresh produce to feed typical family of four.

Now, this prepackaged food plus drive through program produces content -- contact with food and others.

Leaders here stressing today donation through the food bank can go a long way.

>> our purchase here is what makes it an economical way to donate because certainly what we can purchase the food for is much less than if you or i were to go to the grocery store.

>> brooke: she mentioned purchasing power by the food bank.

Your help as simple as donation from the safety of your own home.

The food bank says $21 can feed that family of four for a week through its new program.

The goal of united for lowcountry food bank is $50,000.

Guys, this morning we have already exceeded more than half of that goal but not downplaying the need to donate every penny does count so be sure to head to social media pages and websites for more information on donating.