Summerville, SC – Hundreds of families across Dorchester County received Thanksgiving food assistance Saturday morning as the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office hosted a large holiday distribution event bringing together local volunteers, nonprofits, and community partners.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Nov. 22 event was organized to support residents facing food insecurity ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The agency said more than 300 families were provided meals through the coordinated effort, which emphasized unity, service, and seasonal giving.
The sheriff’s office said the distribution was made possible through significant contributions from community organizations including Katie’s Crops, Seacoast Church, Cannan United Methodist Church, The Net, Southern Soul Massage, Food Lion, Publix, Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, Lidl, and Marshalls. Volunteers from across Dorchester County arrived early Saturday to help with packaging, organizing, and distributing food to residents.
Officials noted that the event reflects the department’s mission to support the community beyond traditional public safety responsibilities. “We are most thankful for the opportunity to serve, not just through public safety, but through compassion, unity, and service to others,” the Sheriff’s Office said in the announcement.
The annual event comes as many households across South Carolina continue to feel the impact of rising food costs ahead of the holidays. Local leaders say community partnerships remain essential in ensuring that vulnerable families have access to meals during the Thanksgiving season.
Residents who received assistance Saturday expressed gratitude for the support, while organizers say they hope to expand the program in future years.
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