There is a reality our community cannot ignore: 1 in 4 college students face food insecurity.
At Florence-Darlington Technical College, students attend classes across six campuses—with no cafeterias—often making daily decisions between food, transportation, and education.
But what we see across our region is something more powerful. We’re seeing a community step forward.
What It Looks Like When a Community Shows Up
The 2026 Feed Hope Drive is underway. Across our region, organizations and individuals are taking action:
- Collection boxes are being placed
- Donations are being organized
- Teams are engaging employees and customers
This is not about obligation. It’s about shared belief.
Participation Is Simple—and Meaningful
This effort is intentionally simple—because meaningful action should be accessible.
You can:
- 💳 Make a monthly donation
- 📦 Host a collection box
- 🛒 Place a Walmart order
- 📍 Ship needed items
- 🤝 Partner in a way that fits your organization
Every action removes a barrier. Every contribution creates opportunity. Join Feed Hope 2026
About the Author
Marty Parker
Owner & CEO
Marty is the Owner & CEO of Heritage Digital. With over 30 years of experience in building and leading top-notch IT teams, Marty has a rich background in both the manufacturing and healthcare sectors. He spent 13 years in each industry before taking the helm at Heritage Digital. Before leading Heritage Digital, he served as the CIO of Carolinas Hospital System (now MUSC Health Florence Medical Center). Marty is dedicated to educating and safeguarding people from cyber threats.
