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 37 years in a trailer, we aim to move into a larger building by 2025. To assist more families, we plan to stock additional food and extend our hours. We're also launching a nutrition program to teach clients and the community how to prepare simple, nutritious meals. To support these initiatives, we're seeking more donors and volunteers.