Duke Energy Celebrates Giving Tuesday With More Than $300,000 in 'Surcee' Contributions To Help Fight Hunger in South Carolina
Duke Energy has concluded its monthlong initiative by announcing over $300,000 in surprise microgrants to support food security programs across South Carolina. This is part of a larger $500,000 campaign that includes support for organizations like Mill Village Farms, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, and FoodShare South Carolina.
The initiative, announced on Giving Tuesday, provides 'surcee' (unexpected gifts) to more than 70 feeding programs, focusing on senior mobile food programs, weekend backpack efforts, and food pantries. Duke Energy employees also volunteered their time packing and distributing food boxes throughout the month.
The campaign addresses growing food insecurity concerns as grocery prices continue to rise, with organizations reporting that 22.7% of children in Florence County face food insecurity. Recipients can find local food assistance through SC211.org or by texting 'FOOD' to 211211.
Duke Energy ha concluso la sua iniziativa mensile annunciando oltre 300.000 dollari in microdonazioni a sorpresa per supportare programmi di sicurezza alimentare in tutta la Carolina del Sud. Questo fa parte di una campagna più ampia da 500.000 dollari che include il supporto ad organizzazioni come Mill Village Farms, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, e FoodShare South Carolina.
L'iniziativa, annunciata il Giving Tuesday, fornisce 'surcee' (donazioni inaspettate) a oltre 70 programmi di alimentazione, concentrandosi su programmi di alimenti mobili per anziani, iniziative weekend di zaini e dispense alimentari. Anche i dipendenti di Duke Energy hanno dedicato il loro tempo per confezionare e distribuire scatole di cibo durante il mese.
La campagna affronta le crescenti preoccupazioni sulla sicurezza alimentare poiché i prezzi dei generi alimentari continuano a salire, con organizzazioni che segnalano che il 22,7% dei bambini nella Contea di Florence affronta insicurezza alimentare. I beneficiari possono trovare assistenza alimentare locale attraverso SC211.org o inviando un SMS con il testo 'FOOD' al 211211.
Duke Energy ha concluido su iniciativa de un mes, anunciando más de 300,000 dólares en microdonaciones sorpresa para apoyar programas de seguridad alimentaria en Carolina del Sur. Esto es parte de una campaña más grande de 500,000 dólares que incluye apoyo a organizaciones como Mill Village Farms, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina y FoodShare South Carolina.
La iniciativa, anunciada en el Giving Tuesday, proporciona 'surcee' (regalos inesperados) a más de 70 programas de alimentación, enfocándose en programas móviles de alimentos para personas mayores, esfuerzos de mochila de fin de semana y despensas de alimentos. Los empleados de Duke Energy también ofrecieron su tiempo empacando y distribuyendo cajas de comida durante el mes.
La campaña aborda las crecientes preocupaciones sobre la inseguridad alimentaria, ya que los precios de los alimentos continúan aumentando, con organizaciones que informan que el 22.7% de los niños en el Condado de Florence enfrenta inseguridad alimentaria. Los beneficiarios pueden encontrar asistencia alimentaria local a través de SC211.org o enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra 'FOOD' al 211211.
듀크 에너지는 한 달 간의 이니셔티브를 마무리하며 사우스 캐롤라이나 전역의 식품 안전 프로그램을 지원하기 위해 30만 달러 이상의 깜짝 마이크로 기부금을 발표했습니다. 이 기부는 밀 빌리지 팜스, 메트롤리나 제2 수확 식품 은행, 사우스 캐롤라이나 푸드쉐어와 같은 조직에 대한 지원을 포함하는 더 큰 50만 달러 캠페인의 일환입니다.
이번 이니셔티브는 기부 화요일에 발표되었으며, 노인 모바일 식품 프로그램, 주말 배낭 프로젝트 및 식품 창고를 중심으로 70개 이상의 급식 프로그램에 '서르시' (예상치 못한 선물)를 제공합니다. 듀크 에너지 직원들도 한 달 내내 식품 상자를 포장하고 배포하는 데 자원봉사로 시간을 보냈습니다.
이번 캠페인은 식료품 가격이 계속 오름에 따라 증가하는 식품 불안 문제를 다루고 있으며, 플로렌스 카운티의 22.7% 어린이가 식품 불안에 직면하고 있음을 보고하고 있습니다. 수혜자는 SC211.org를 통해 지역 식품 지원을 찾거나 'FOOD'라는 문자 메시지를 211211로 보내면 됩니다.
Duke Energy a conclu son initiative d'un mois en annonçant plus de 300 000 dollars en micro-subventions surprises pour soutenir les programmes de sécurité alimentaire en Caroline du Sud. Cela fait partie d'une campagne plus large de 500 000 dollars qui inclut le soutien à des organisations telles que Mill Village Farms, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, et FoodShare South Carolina.
L'initiative, annoncée lors du Giving Tuesday, offre des 'surcee' (cadeaux inattendus) à plus de 70 programmes de nutrition, en se concentrant sur les programmes alimentaires mobiles pour les personnes âgées, les efforts de sacs à dos du week-end et les banques alimentaires. Les employés de Duke Energy ont également donné de leur temps pour emballer et distribuer des boîtes alimentaires tout au long du mois.
La campagne répond aux préoccupations croissantes concernant l'insécurité alimentaire alors que les prix des courses continuent d'augmenter, des organisations signalant que 22,7 % des enfants dans le comté de Florence sont confrontés à l'insécurité alimentaire. Les bénéficiaires peuvent trouver une assistance alimentaire locale via SC211.org ou en envoyant 'FOOD' par SMS au 211211.
Duke Energy hat seine einmonatige Initiative abgeschlossen und über 300.000 Dollar in Überraschungs-Mikrogeldspenden angekündigt, um Programme zur Ernährungssicherheit in South Carolina zu unterstützen. Dies ist Teil einer größeren Kampagne im Umfang von 500.000 Dollar, die Organisationen wie Mill Village Farms, das Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina und FoodShare South Carolina unterstützt.
Die Initiative, die am Giving Tuesday bekannt gegeben wurde, bietet 'surcee' (unerwartete Geschenke) für mehr als 70 Ernährungsprogramme an und konzentriert sich auf mobile Lebensmittelprogramme für Senioren, Wochenend-Rucksack-Projekte und Lebensmitteltafeln. Die Mitarbeiter von Duke Energy haben auch ihre Zeit damit verbracht, im Laufe des Monats Lebensmittelboxen zu packen und zu verteilen.
Die Kampagne geht auf die wachsenden Sorgen um die Ernährungssicherheit ein, da die Lebensmittelpreise weiterhin steigen, und Organisationen berichten, dass 22,7% der Kinder im Florence County von Ernährungssicherheit betroffen sind. Die Empfänger können lokale Lebensmittelhilfe über SC211.org finden oder 'FOOD' an 211211 senden.
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More than 70 feeding programs received financial support as part of
$500,000 m onthlong campaignSurprise funding will help smaller agencies with senior mobile food programs, weekend backpack efforts, food pantries
GREENVILLE, SC / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2024 / Duke Energy is wrapping up a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food deserts, insecurities and inequities across South Carolina by announcing more than
The announcement concludes a monthlong campaign by Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation to support organizations in South Carolina that address food insecurities and inequities across the state. In total, the initiative provided over
"If you grew up in South Carolina, you likely know that a ‘surcee' is a small, unexpected gift," said Tim Pearson, Duke Energy's South Carolina president. "Giving Tuesday is the perfect opportunity to give a little something extra and highlight the great work these organizations do throughout the year to help keep our friends and neighbors from going hungry."
The microgrants and contributions were not solicited by the receiving organizations. The ‘surcee' funding opportunities recognize the important gaps these typically smaller agencies fill in the neighborhoods they serve.
A complete list of recipients can be found here.
Duke Energy employees also provided their time volunteering with these and other organizations throughout the month to assist in packing and distributing food boxes, preparing backpacks for weekend food programs for students and providing sweat equity to senior mobile food programs and other feeding initiatives in their neighborhoods.
Every bit of support to local food banks or soup kitchens is helpful any time of year but particularly during the holiday season. To find a community feeding partner near you, search online at SC211.org or text "FOOD" to 211211.
"We also know customers struggling to put food on the table are making decisions about what bills to pay at home, including their electricity bill," Pearson said. "That's why it's important for us to also share information that can assist families to manage their energy bills when times are tough." To learn more about these programs, visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
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"Food insecurity is a growing issue in our area as the price of groceries continues to rise," said Shelley Price, executive director of GRASP in Chester County. "The generous grant funding from Duke Energy not only provides much needed food for our pantry, but also serves as a lifeline for those who are doing all they can to make ends meet. As the holiday season approaches, let's remember that while we are shopping and planning family gatherings, many of our neighbors are struggling just to put food on the table."
"Duke Energy's partnership with this ministry is making such a difference in the lives of our recipients - providing a hot meal and a visit by a volunteer," said Laura Boles, president and CEO of Mobile Meals. "The funds will ensure that we can carry out that mission, improving the lives of so many deserving neighbors across Spartanburg County."
"On behalf of the
22.7% of the food insecure children in Florence County, a big thank you to the Duke Energy Foundation for the recent donation," said Diane Welch, founder and president of Help 4 Kids. "Families in Florence County are dealing every week with increasing food cost, and the bags their children receive each Friday is helpful in reducing some of the stress of food insecurity."
"This generous grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help us make bulk purchases of a wide variety of healthy groceries that will provide extra food for low-income individuals, seniors and families who don't always have the money to pay their bills and afford food too," said Mike Harlin, board chair of Golden Corner Food Pantry in Oconee County.
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