Are you looking for ways to donate to food banks in Greenville, SC? We’ve identified several food bank and relief needs in Greenville, SC and asked for wish lists of their most needed items. We hope this guide helps you help others.
If you are looking for more ways to help, check out the guide to year-round Volunteer Opportunities In The Upstate for families
In need? Here is list of Food Banks, Pantries & Resources in Greenville County, as well as a large list of Food Banks in Spartanburg County.
Holiday and Ongoing Needs
Whether it’s the holidays or not, times can get tough for families. And when you don’t know where your next meal is coming from, your level of anxiety can skyrocket… especially if you have a family to feed. Over 62,000 people in Greenville County have that very stressful problem on their minds day in and day out.
But you can help. There are several food banks in the area that help families who need it most but are sometimes forgotten. Below is a “wish list” of certain items that are needed right now and where you can drop them off. Let’s cross off hunger from the list of stressors that some families are worried about.
Greer Relief
Greer Relief | 202 Victoria Street, Greer
Their current food pantry list is:
- Canned green beans
- Canned peas
- Canned corn
- Canned mixed veggies
- Canned fruit and fresh fruit
- Pasta & pasta sauce
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Peanut buter
- Cereal
- Oats
- Grits
- Canned soup
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc)
Hygiene items (bath soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, household cleaning supplies)
Christmas Morning Shoppe items (backpacks, game systems, makeup and fashion accessories, phone cases and accessories, earbuds, pickleball sets)
You can financially support by making a donation
Current Greer Relief food pantry wish list
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Harvest Hope Food Bank | 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville
- 1 lb bags of rice
- 1 lb boxes of pasta
- 1 lb bags of dried beans
- Canned vegetables
- Canned Fruits
- Canned Chicken or Tuna
- Canned Beans
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Peanut Butter
- Cereal
- Ramen Noodles
- Boxed single-serving breakfast items (oatmeal, granola bars, grits)
- Single-serve pop-top canned meals (like Chef Boyardee, mac and cheese, or beef stew)
- Holiday Amazon Wish Lists
Greer Community Ministries
Greer Community Ministries | 738 S. Line Street, Greer
They gladly accept non-perishable food items to support the on-site Food Pantry Monday – Thursday 8 AM to 4 PM and Friday 8 AM to 2 PM.
- Instant potatoes/Stuffing Mix
- Canned Meat
- Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
- Beef Stew/Chicken and Dumplings
- Canned Greens (Collard, Spinach, etc.)
- 1 lb. boxes pasta
- Canned tomatoes
- Grits
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Soups
- Canned Pasta
Food Not Bombs
The Greenville Chapter Of Food Not Bombs | Location Varies
Items that are always in demand include:
- AA & AAA batteries (to power our homeless friend’s flashlights)
- Ibuprofen, Tylenol
- Baby wipes (for personal hygiene.)
- Emergency blankets
- bandaids
- Chapstick
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste
- Dog & cat food (portioned into sandwich or quart-sized bags)
- Shelf-stable food/candy/snacks/gum
- detergent/laundry soap/Tide pods
- q-tips
Loaves & Fishes Greenville
Loaves & Fishes Greenville | 37 Villa Road Suite 200, Greenville
Some of their food pantry needs include:
- rice
- dry beans
- canned pasta
- dry sauces
- coffee
- canned tomatoes
- cinnamon sticks
- flour
- Peanut butter & Jelly
- Granola
- Seasonings
- Canned Meat (tuna, chicken, ect)
If you donate glass or bagged items, please clearly label and place them in a separate area to avoid spillage.
Donation drop offs are Monday – Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. Call ahead before dropping off your donation.
Foothills Family Resources
Foothills Family Resources | 3 Main Street, Slater
Foothills Family Resources welcomes ANY donations, but this is their current list of most needed
- Pasta & sauce
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Canned soup (pop tops)
- Canned meat (tuna, chicken, ect)
- Mac & cheese
- Canned pastas
- Applesauce
- Crackers
- Canned Veggies
- Cooking Oil
- Fruit (canned or dried)
- Shelf stable milk
- Granola bars
- Nuts
- Meals in a box (hamburger helper, tuna helper, pizza kits)
- Jiffy mixes (cornbread, buiscut, muffin)
- Small boxes/bags of rice
- Whole grain cereal
In addition, they also need Laundry detergent (liquid), dish washing detergent, deodorant, toothpaste & toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, and soap
The Storehouse
The Storehouse | 1021 S Pendleton Street, Easley
The Storehouse needs breakfast items most right now. Their list is as follows
- Canned chili
- Canned chili beans
- Canned beef stew
- Oatmeal
- Grits
- Breakfast bars
- Cereal
Food Pantry Maps
If you are fortunate enough to be in a position to help your community, these maps can provide you with locations near you where you can donate
Greenville County Services Map
Greenville County maintains this map of community services, which includes a layer for food pantries. where people can receive assistance throughout the year. Use the arrow at the left side of the map to view the layers and select “food system” and “food pantry.”
Ten At The Top Upstate Food Access Map
Ten At The Top created this interactive map, providing the locations of places where people can receive assistance during the summer. The map includes numerous local food banks.
