62K meals/yr
Hunger Relief
Emergency food boxes, hot meals, and weekend backpack programs for children and adults in crisis.
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Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Helping Fight Hunger and Support Communities
Countryside Hunger Strike Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and resources to people facing hunger and hardship across the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Tax-deductible giving 100% transparent reporting Local impact, global standards
IRS Registered CharityEIN 74-3113850Audited AnnuallyVolunteer PoweredServing 5 Counties
501(c)(3) Verified
IRS recognized
98¢ of Every $1
Goes to programs
850+ Volunteers
Active in 2024
5 Counties Served
Lowcountry, SC
— Our Mission
Nourishing neighbors with food, dignity, and hope.
For too many families in our community, the next meal is a daily uncertainty. We stand alongside them — not as outsiders dropping off boxes, but as neighbors walking together. Through pantries, mobile distributions, and outreach, we make sure no one in our community is forgotten.
Compassion
Every family is treated with the same dignity we'd want for our own.
Transparency
Audited annually. Every dollar tracked and reported publicly.
Partnership
Built with churches, schools, farms, and local agencies.
Sustainability
Long-term solutions, not just emergency response.
— By the numbers
A measurable difference, every single day.
Behind every statistic is a child who didn't go to bed hungry, a parent who breathed a little easier, an elderly neighbor who knew someone cared. These are the numbers we report to our donors — and the ones we work hardest to grow.
- 120,000+
Meals served
in the last 12 months
- 3,400
Families supported
across 5 counties
- 850+
Active volunteers
donating their time
- $0.98
Of every dollar
goes directly to programs
— Our Programs
Five focused programs, one shared mission.
Each program is designed alongside the neighbors we serve — practical, dignified, and built to last. Together they form a complete response to food insecurity.
1,200 referrals
Community Support
Connecting neighbors to housing, utility, and wellness resources beyond the pantry.
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Food Assistance
Pantries and mobile distributions bringing fresh produce and staples directly into neighborhoods.
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Volunteer Programs
Hands-on opportunities for individuals, families, churches, schools, and corporate teams.
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Outreach Services
Meeting people where they are — shelters, mobile homes, rural roads — with food and hope.
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Foundations, businesses, and faith communities power our growth. Join the coalition fighting hunger across the Lowcountry.
— Real Stories
Behind every meal, a life.
We don't measure success in boxes packed. We measure it in the people whose lives our community has touched.
"When my husband passed, I didn't know how I'd manage. Countryside became my family — not just food, but real people who knew my name."
Grace, 72
Pantry guest
"After I lost my job, the weekend backpack program kept my kids from going hungry. They gave us groceries and gave me back my dignity."
Marcus & family
Program recipient
"I started volunteering for school credit. Two years later I'm still here every Saturday — this work changes you."
Devon, 19
Volunteer
— Your Impact
What your gift does, exactly.
We believe in radical transparency. Here's precisely what every donation accomplishes the moment it reaches us.
$25
Feeds a family of four for a week
$50
Provides 10 emergency meal kits
$100
Fills a complete pantry for one family
$250
Stocks a mobile distribution event
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Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
— In Partnership With
A community of changemakers
- Faith communities
- Local businesses
- Schools & universities
- Regional farms
- Civic groups
- Foundations
— From Our Community
The trust we've earned, in their words.
"Countryside doesn't just hand out food — they build relationships. Our church has partnered with them for six years and watched real transformation in the neighborhoods they serve."
"As a small business, we needed a giving partner we could trust completely. The transparency and reporting from Countryside is best-in-class."
"I've volunteered with food charities for twenty years. The dignity Countryside brings to every interaction is what sets them apart."
— Latest
News & upcoming events
Mar 2025Event
Spring Mobile Distribution Tour
Six weeks of mobile distributions reaching every county we serve, with fresh produce from local farms.
Read moreFeb 2025Update
120,000 Meals Milestone Reached
Thanks to record volunteer participation, we crossed 120,000 meals delivered in the last fiscal year.
Read moreJan 2025Partnership
New School Backpack Program
We've expanded weekend backpack support into four additional Title I schools across Berkeley County.
Read more— FAQ
Answers, before you ask.
Common questions about our work, our finances, and how to get involved. Don't see yours? Ask us directly.
- Is my donation tax-deductible?
- Yes. Countryside Hunger Strike Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 74-3113850). Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We issue a receipt for every contribution.
- How is my donation used?
- Approximately 98¢ of every dollar goes directly to food programs and community outreach. The remaining funds cover essential operating expenses. We publish an annual financial report and undergo independent audits.
- Where do you serve?
- Our headquarters are in Moncks Corner, SC. We actively serve families across five counties in the South Carolina Lowcountry through pantries, mobile distributions, and outreach.
- How can I volunteer?
- We welcome individuals, families, faith groups, schools, and corporate teams. Sign up through our Volunteer page and we'll match you with an opportunity that fits your schedule and interests.
- Do you accept food donations?
- Yes. We accept non-perishable food, fresh produce from local growers, and prepared meals from food-service partners. Please contact us first to coordinate drop-off.
- Can my company partner with you?
- Absolutely. We partner with businesses through sponsorships, employee volunteer days, in-kind donations, and matching gift programs. Reach out via our Contact page.
— Join Us
You can be the reason a family eats tonight.
Give once, give monthly, or give your time. However you choose to act, you become part of a community that refuses to let our neighbors go hungry.