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Fresh Healthy Food For All
FoodShare Charleston seeks to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the Charleston community to improve financial stability in homes and change individuals' lives through healthy eating.
Many households in the Charleston area don't have access to healthy fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Barriers to access include where people live, age, income and reliable transportation. Bringing fresh produce into communities with fewer options and less access is part of our mission. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in our communities by increasing access to fresh, affordable produce and providing quality food education.
How does FoodShare Charleston work?
FoodShare Charleston is available to answer questions and place orders for Fresh Food Boxes Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm. Please call (843) 405-8901.
Sign-up for FoodShare Charleston
To sign-up please call (843) 405-8901 or email info@foodsharecharleston.org.
Order your FoodShare Charleston Fresh Food Box
Boxes are available bi-monthly, and must be pre-ordered and paid for by Thursday at 4:00pm to pick up the following week. Boxes must be paid for when pre-ordering through either SNAP ($5/box) or debit/credit card ($20/box).
Pick-up your FoodShare Charleston Fresh Food Box
Boxes are distributed twice a month from FoodShare Charleston at one of our partner sites. Call for a list of our partner site locations, days and times. When you arrive to pick-up your box just check-in with a staff or volunteer. Your box will be packed and ready to go - including a recipe card highlighting some of the fresh fruits and vegetables included. Be sure to pre-order your box for the next distribution week!
For additional information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions below.
Questions About Ordering
Where do I place my order for a Fresh Food Box?
Please email info@foodsharecharleston.com.
How much is a Fresh Food Box and when do I pay?
One box is $20 (credit card/debit) or $5 SNAP. Payment is due when your order is placed, and credit card/debit and EBT are accepted.
Are multiple payment methods allowed?
We accept various payment methods (debit/credit card, Apple Pay, EBT, but we are not accepting cash at this time.
Is there a limit to the number of boxes I can order at one time?
No, there is no limit to the number of boxes an individual can order.
How often are Fresh Food Boxes available for purchase?
Fresh Food Boxes can be purchased twice a month. More than one box can be ordered at a time.
Is there a subscription or "auto-ordering" option?
There is no current subscription for ordering, but there is an option to order ahead multiple boxes at a time.
Do I have to live or work in Charleston to purchase a box?
Anyone can purchase a Fresh Food Box - you can pick up your box at one of our Partner Sites.
Questions about SNAP
I do not have SNAP, but I think I may qualify. How do I get SNAP benefits?
Contact our partner agency at Trident United Way Center for Strong Families
(500 S Live Oak Dr, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 - Phone: (843) 761-6033)
to schedule an appointment with assistance with the SNAP application.
Tell me more about the Fresh Food Box!
Is the produce organic?
Senn Brothers in Columbia gives FoodShare SC a discounted price for ordering wholesale on fruits and vegetables, so we cannot guarantee that the items are organic.
Will the amount of food in each box vary based on the number of members in my household?
Boxes will all have the same contents. The type and number of fruits and vegetables will change in each distribution. You may select to order more than one box to accommodate your family size.
What if I have dietary concerns or inquiries about the Fresh Food Box contents?
Please contact info@foodsharecharleston.org for allergy concerns.
Do I get to select the contents?
The Box contains a minimum of 9 items. All boxes will have a staple item (bananas, leafy greens, potato or starchy vegetable, onion and a premier produce item - something that costs a lot more at the grocery store.)
Questions about receiving Fresh Food Boxes
Where will I pick up my box?
List of Partner Pickup Sites can be received via email request: info@foodsharecharleston.com. Please be sure to notify FoodShare staff of your preferred pickup site when you complete new customer forms.
What should I bring to pick up my box?
Photo ID, receipt or photo of receipt, driver information (if someone else is picking up your box) and payment information.
Can someone else pick-up my Fresh Food Box for me? What are the steps to pick-up for someone else?
If your box is paid for and you have designated someone to be a driver, you may have them pick up your box. It will be helpful if they bring a receipt or photo of the receipt.
If you are a SNAP customer, the driver may not order your next box for you while at pickup. You must place your next order.
Will you deliver?
We currently are not delivering to individuals, but do partner with local organizations that serve as distribution sites. Please check our Partner Sites list for a location near you.
Also, there are options for volunteers to bring boxes to hard-to-reach areas based on need. If you are interested in ordering a box but are concerned about transportation, please contact info@foodsharecharleston.org or (843) 405-8901 to discuss options.
What happens if I can't make it to pick-up day?
Please check with your pickup site for available accommodations (varies by site).
I want to help!
How do I become a pick-up site for my community?
Please contact info@foodsharecharleston.org to get information about becoming a pick-up site or being a driver for your community.
How can I help my neighbors?
You can volunteer to drop off boxes to other community members near you when you pick up your box! Please email info@foodsharecharleston.org if you are interested.
Learn more about FoodShare South Carolina!
If you are interested in volunteering please email info@foodsharecharleston.org.