Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Simply click on a question to see the answer.
If you don’t find what you are looking for, please call your local office at the numbers on the right side of the page. Our administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Q: Will you pick up food I've collected?
A: We are happy to schedule a truck pick up when needed, but it is a great help to us if you can drop off your donation of food at our warehouses (locations are on the right side of this page). During the holiday season our warehouse gets very busy. Please call us at least one week in advance of when you would like a pick up.
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Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: Columbia Location: Our warehouse is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. They will receive donations of food from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Our administrative office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Please call us if you are unable to get to our warehouse during these hours.
Florence Location: Warehouse is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. Donations are accepted during these hours.
Greenville Location: Our administrative office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Please call us if you are unable to get to our warehouse during these hours. Donations are accepted during these hours.
Q: How do I get to Harvest Hope?
A: Columbia Location: We are located at 2220 Shop Road, near the intersection of Shop and South Beltline. If you take I-77, we are at Exit 6 (going toward Charleston) or Exit 6B (going toward Charlotte). Turn right off of exit 6, or continue going straight off of exit 6B. We are less than a mile down Shop Road on your right. If you are coming from downtown, take Assembly Street towards Williams-Brice Stadium. Veer left on to Shop Road just before the Stadium. We are about 3 miles down on the left.
Florence Location: Located on Hwy 52 on the Pee Dee Farmer's Market property near Florence-Darlington Tech.
Greenville Location: 2818 White Horse Road in Greenville, SC.
Q: How can I volunteer?
A: Volunteers are the heart of Harvest Hope and are always welcome! We rely on our volunteers in many areas: in Product Rescue to sort, clean and repackage food; in the Emergency Food Pantry to conduct client interviews, answer telephones, and package food; and in the community during special events and food drives. Our dedicated volunteers allow us to operate efficiently and maintain a minimal paid staff. For individual and group volunteer opportunities, please contact the following staff members.
Columbia Location: Eric Roberts, Volunteer Manager at (803) 254-4432 ext. 1115
Florence Location: Nicole Echols, Community Development Coordinator at (803) 661-0826
Greenville Location: Paula Angermeier, Volunteer Manager at (864) 281-3995 ext 3108
Q: Do you have volunteer opportunities on the weekends?
A: We are open Monday through Friday but we occasionally have special events that require volunteers on weekends. While we strive to accommodate as many volunteers as possible, our small paid staff necessitates that we are closed most weekends. Please look at our calendar of events to see our upcoming weekend volunteer opportunities.
Q: I hunt. Can I donate that meat?
A: Yes! As long as the meat goes through an approved processor we are happy to take it. Those processors are: Brice Corbitts County Market (Cayce,) Peach Orchards Processing (Dalzell,) or 601 Deer Processing (Ft. Motte). You may also call BUCKMASTERS at (800) 250-2825 for more information.
Q What documentation should I bring to Harvest Hope's Food Pantry if I am in need of food?
A: In order to receive assistance through our program you must show:
If you are not able to meet these requirements please call the location nearest you and someone from our food pantry will be happy to speak with you.
Q: When is Harvest Hope’s Emergency Food Pantry open?
A: Our Emergency Food Pantry is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Q: How do I gain access to this organization's IRS Form 990?
A: Click here to see our most recent 990.
Back to FAQs Q: How do I view Harvest Hope's most recent audit? A: Click Here most recent audit Back to FAQs Q:How do I view the annual report? A: Click here to view the annual report.
Q: How do I view the newsletter? A: Click here to view the newsletter.
A: Click Here to view 501(c)3.