CommunityTuesday, November 3
Beaufort County first responders want more than 5,000 pounds of food by Dec. 11
The 5AM Bluffton team
If you've got extra pantry staples, the fifth annual First Responder Food Drive is collecting nonperishable food for Bluffton Self Help and HELP of Beaufort. First responders, local governments and community partners are running the donation boxes.
First responders want to top last year's 4,000 pounds of food
Sources: WTOC, yourislandnews.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 2025 (more than) | 4,000 lbs |
| 2026 goal (more than) | 5,000 lbs |
- Dates: Sun., Nov. 1 through Fri., Dec. 11
- Accepted: unopened, nonperishable food within its expiration date
- Town of Bluffton: 20 Bridge Street
- Bluffton Police Department: 101 Progressive Street
- Bluffton Township Fire District: 357 Fording Island Road
You can also give at the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Bluffton. A collection box will be there, and participants and spectators are encouraged to bring food. Last year's haul was split evenly between the two pantries, which report more people seeking help each year.
The food drive runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 11
- Nov. 1Food collection begins at boxes across Beaufort County.
- Nov. 8A collection box opens at 8:30 a.m. at the Tunnel to Towers 5K at Rose Hill Plantation.
- Dec. 11Food collection ends.
Sources: WTOC, yourislandnews.com
Sources: WTOC, yourislandnews.com