Who benefits from the Lowcountry Food Bank?
In a word, Everyone. The Lowcountry Food Bank witnesses the real strength of its mission in the vital bridges that it builds between local industry and community service organizations. Millions of pounds of precious resources are reclaimed and redistributed to areas of greatest need each year. Local businesses and farmers save dumping fees and earn a tax deduction. The retail value of food distributed through the Lowcountry Food Bank was over $16,500,000 in 2003, using Peat Marwick’s assessment of the $1.58 per-pound value for food distributed through America’s food banks. As a result, human service organizations collectively save millions of dollars each year on grocery bills. For example, a local orphanage saved an estimated $70,000 last year in groceries and related products as one of the Lowcountry Food Bank’s partner agencies. This funding is reinvested in clothing, education, shelter and other basic necessities.
