COLUMBIA, S.C. — Things are tight all over this holiday season. While some of us will be warm at home exchanging gifts and gathering around the table for a family meal, remember there will be those who may be doing without or doing with less.
To help, the City of Columbia is launching two annual holiday initiatives on Monday, November 11, both aimed at making the holidays a little more filling and a little warmer this year.
Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefitting Harvest Hope Food Bank. This annual food drive honors Dr. King's legacy of community service.
Items requested include:
- canned fruit and vegetables, pull top/pop-top cans preferred
- canned or pouches of meats, (if canned, pull top/pop-top cans preferred)
- peanut butter
- cereal
- ramen noodle packs
- boxes of single-serve breakfast items (oatmeal, grits, granola bars)
- single-serve pop-top canned meals
- shelf-stable milk
Food donations will be accepted through November 22 at the following locations:
- Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street
- Columbia City Hall, 1737 Main Street
- Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St. Ste. C
- Columbia Tennis Center, 1635 Whaley Street
- Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way
- Earlewood Park, 1111 Parkside Drive
- Greenview Park, 6700 David Street
- James E. Clyburn Golf Center, 2091 Slighs Avenue, Columbia, SC 29204
- Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue
- Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street
- Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Avenue
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2300 Greene Street
- Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road
- Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway
- City Human Resources, Office of Business Opportunities, 1401 Main Street
- Columbia Fire Department Headquarters, 1800 Laurel Street
- Columbia Police Department Headquarters, 1 Justice Square
- City of Columbia Satellite Payment Center, 3905 Ensor Avenue
- Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive
- Washington Square Payment Center, 1136 Washington Street
The C.H.U.G.S. Winter Donation Drive wants to help keep those in need warmer this winter with donations of Coats, Hats, Underwear, Gloves and Socks. The City's Homeless Services and Office of Violent Crime Prevention partner to collect new and gently used (in good condition) items in all sizes for men and women, through December 31.
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:
- City Hall, 1737 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201
- Dee’s Barber Shop, 6030 St. Andrews Road, Suite K, Columbia, SC 29212
- Rapid Shelter Columbia, 191 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia, 5719 Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC 29203
