Fairfield Community Food Bank

The Fairfield Community Food Bank's mission is to ease hunger for those in Fairfield County with critical food needs. Our vision is to ensure that no one in Fairfield County suffers from hunger. To accomplish this, we provide free food to individuals and families residing in Fairfield County who are experiencing food insecurity. Our operations are fueled by volunteer efforts and sustained by individuals through donations of money and non-perishable food items.

Fairfield County, with only two supermarkets in Winnsboro, is a food desert where 11.3% of the population faces food insecurity. Factors like high living costs, expensive housing, unemployment, and low-wage jobs contribute to this issue. It significantly affects children, with 21.0% experiencing food insecurity, which is 42.8% higher than the national average.

Our Winnsboro-based food pantry serves the entire county, offering emergency food assistance for up to 90 days, and 30-day support for those in severe economic distress. Through our partnership with Door Dash, we provide home delivery to homebound residents and those without transportation.

After 38 years in a trailer, we are moving into a larger building in Spring 2026. To assist more families, we plan to stock additional food and extend our hours. We've also launched a Weekend Food Backpack program to provide unhoused students in our county schools with weekend food.  To support these initiatives, we're seeking more donors and volunteers.