Looking to Volunteer or Donate Food in the Upstate? Here’s Where to Start
Thanksgiving’s coming up fast, and a lot of families around the Upstate are facing a critical need right now.
With the November SNAP benefits being significantly reduced and delayed, food banks in Greenville and Spartanburg are seeing a massive surge in food assistance need. Your donations help make sure families in our community don’t go hungry.
If you want to help out this season, here’s a list of places in Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest, Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, and Inman where you can donate or volunteer. Every little bit makes a difference.
*Make sure to visit the sites or reach out via contact # per place to determine their specific needs!*
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🥫 Volunteer or Donate in Greenville, SC
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Location: 2818 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611
Phone: (864) 281-3995
Website: harvesthope.org
They’re one of the biggest food banks in the Upstate, and they always need help sorting, packing, and distributing food.
How you can help:
Volunteer for a shift, donate non-perishable food, or host a food drive.
Loaves & Fishes
Location: 37 Villa Road Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: (864) 232-3595
Website: werescuefood.org
This group “rescues” food from grocery stores and restaurants and gets it to local nonprofits.
How you can help:
Sign up for a rescue route or donate non-perishable food items.
Project Host
Location: 525 S Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 235-3403
Website: projecthost.org
They run a soup kitchen and culinary training program that helps people in need while teaching job skills.
How you can help:
Volunteer in the kitchen or donate food items (check their site for current needs).
Meals on Wheels of Greenville
Location: 15 Oregon St, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: (864) 233-6565
Website: mealsonwheelsgreenville.org
Delivers hot meals (and a friendly smile) to homebound neighbors.
How you can help:
Volunteer as a driver, donate to cover meal costs, or host a food drive.
United Ministries
Location: 606 Pendleton St, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 232-6463
Website: united-ministries.org
Helps families in crisis with food, housing, and job support. Their pantry and meal programs are especially busy around the holidays.
How you can help:
Volunteer for various opportunities or donate pantry items and funds.
🥫 Volunteer or Donate in Greer, SC
Greer Relief
Location: 113C Berry Ave, Greer, SC 29650
Phone: (864) 848-5355
Website: greerrelief.org
Provides food, rent, and utility assistance for families in need across the Greer area. Their Choice Pantry lets clients shop for what they need most.
How you can help:
Volunteer in the Choice pantry or host a food, hygiene, or coat drive.
Greer Community Ministries (GCM)
Location: 738 S Line St Ext, Greer, SC 29651
Phone: (864) 877-1937
Website: gcminc.org
They run Meals on Wheels and a pantry that helps seniors and families in need.
How you can help:
Deliver meals, organize donations, or volunteer in their food pantry.
🥫 Volunteer or Donate in Simpsonville, SC
Center for Community Services (CCS)
Location: 1102 Howard Dr, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone: (864) 967-2022
Website: centercs.com
Supports families in Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Fountain Inn with food and financial help.
How you can help:
Volunteer in the pantry or donate non-perishables.
🥫 Volunteer or Donate in Travelers Rest, SC
North Greenville Crisis Ministry
Location: 864 N Highway 25 Bypass, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Phone: (864) 834-7342
Website: northgreenvillecrisisministry.org
They provide groceries and financial help to families in northern Greenville County.
How you can help:
Immediate needs are: 16oz Jelly, 16oz Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce, Mac & Cheese, Egg Cartons, Toiletries ( Shampoo, Soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant and toilet paper). Now accepting jackets and blankets.
🥫 Volunteer or Donate in Spartanburg, Boiling Springs & Inman
Spartanburg Soup Kitchen
Location: 136 S Dean St, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone: (864) 585-0022
Website: spartanburgsoupkitchen.org
A beloved Spartanburg staple that serves hundreds of free, hot meals every single day.
How you can help:
Volunteer to serve meals, help clean up, or donate food and funds to keep the kitchen running strong.
Mobile Meals of Spartanburg
Location: 419 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone: (864) 573-7684
Website: mobile-meals.org
Delivers daily meals to homebound seniors throughout Spartanburg County.
How you can help:
Volunteer as a delivery driver, donate funds to cover meal prep and fuel, or sponsor a route.
TOTAL Ministries
Location: 976 S Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone: (864) 585-9167
Website: totalministries.org
Provides emergency food, rent, and utility help for Spartanburg families facing tough times.
How you can help:
Volunteer in the food pantry, assist with intake and sorting, or organize a food and hygiene drive.
The Carpenter’s Table Foodbank
Location: 5957 Reidville Rd, Moore, SC 29369
Phone: (864) 486-8360
Website: thecarpenterstable.org
A welcoming community pantry serving hundreds of local households each month with groceries, encouragement, and prayer.
How you can help:
Volunteer, donate non-perishables or funding.
Ruth’s Gleanings / FoodShare Spartanburg
Order/Pickup Hub: 147 Chapel Street, Spartanburg SC 29303 in the Northside, behind Greater Spartanburg Ministries
Food-Packing Hub: 1091 Barnwell Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: (864) 586-2840
Website: ruthsgleanings.com
Connects local farms and grocers with families in need through fresh produce boxes and rescued food.
How you can help:
Volunteer to pack FoodShare boxes, deliver produce, or sponsor a family’s box for the holidays.
Upstate Family Resource Center
Location: 340 Blalock Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
Phone: (864) 578-6013
Website: upstatefrc.org
Provides food, clothing, and community support programs for families in Inman and the surrounding area.
How you can help:
Volunteer in their food pantry, help sort donations, or contribute to their Thanksgiving meal distribution program.
Showing Up for Each Other 🧡
Helping out isn’t just about food or donations, it’s about caring for the people around us. That’s one thing we really love about the Upstate: people here always seem to show up for each other.
If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is your sign. Even small things like dropping off a few groceries or volunteering an hour really do make a difference.
Thanks for being part of what makes Greenville and Spartanburg feel like home.
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