In Beaufort County, South Carolina, local emergency response teams are gearing up for their fourth annual food drive, set to kick off in November. This community initiative aims to gather essential food donations from November 1 through December 15, strategically timed to bolster food bank supplies in anticipation of the Christmas season.

The collected items will support the efforts of Bluffton Self Help and HELP of Beaufort, two organizations dedicated to assisting those in need within the community. As the holiday period often sees an increased demand for food assistance, this drive plays a crucial role in ensuring local food banks are well-prepared to meet the needs of the less fortunate.

Residents looking to contribute can find donation boxes conveniently located across the county. These drop-off points make it easy for community members to participate and make a difference in the lives of those who rely on these essential services.

Donation boxes will be located throughout the county at the following locations:

• Beaufort County – 100 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort
• Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office – 2001 Duke St., Beaufort
• Beaufort County EMS – 2727 Depot Rd., Beaufort, 25 William Pope Dr., Oaktie, 31 Red Barn Dr., Bluffton, 12 Buckingham Plantation Dr., Bluffton
• City of Beaufort – 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort
• Beaufort Police Department – 1901 Boundary St., Beaufort
• Town of Port Royal – 700 Paris Ave., Port Royal
• Port Royal Police Department – 1748 N Paris Ave., Port Royal
• Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department – 1750 N Paris Ave., Port Royal
• Burton Fire District – 2 Market, Beaufort
• Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District – 146 Lady’s Island Dr., Beaufort
• Fripp Island Fire Department – 289 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island
• MCAS Beaufort Fire & Emergency Services – 2085 Drayton St., Beaufort
• MCAS Beaufort Fire & Emergency Services – 455 Wake Blvd., Parris Island
• Dataw Island Community Center – 43 Marina Dr., St. Helena Island