Every business depends on people.
- The future accountant.
- The future nurse.
- The future welder.
- The future teacher.
- The future cybersecurity analyst.
- The future entrepreneur.
Those future professionals are sitting in classrooms today.
For some Florence-Darlington Technical College students, the path to graduation includes obstacles that have nothing to do with academics. Access to food and basic hygiene items can become barriers that make it harder to stay focused on earning a credential and preparing for a career.
That's why Heritage Digital launched Feed Hope—to bring businesses, organizations, and community leaders together around a simple belief: when we invest in students today, we strengthen tomorrow's workforce.
Today, Feed Hope has grown into a community-wide initiative led by a dedicated Steering Committee and supported by more than 40 businesses, nonprofits, churches, financial institutions, educators, and community organizations committed to one shared mission.
Together, we remove barriers so students can focus on their future.
The videos above share why our partners believe no college student should have to choose between pursuing an education and meeting basic needs.
Each story is different. Together, they tell one powerful story. When students have access to the basic necessities they need, they can focus on learning, completing their education, and preparing to become tomorrow's workforce.
Feed Hope has never been just about collecting food.
It's about removing barriers so students can focus on their future.
- Every donation helps keep the Stinger Pantry stocked.
- Every partnership strengthens our community.
- Every volunteer helps create opportunities for students to succeed.
- Every act of generosity is an investment in the future of the Pee Dee.
Whether you're a business owner, community leader, educator, nonprofit organization, or individual supporter, your involvement helps ensure students can focus on earning a degree instead of worrying about basic necessities.
Because when students succeed, our workforce grows stronger. When our workforce grows stronger, our entire community benefits.
Join Us for the Feed Hope Celebration
Celebrate what our community has accomplished together and help us continue removing barriers for FDTC students throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Florence-Darlington Technical College
Register for the Feed Hope Celebration
https://www.heritagedigital.com/hd-event/feed-hope-celebration-2026/
Thank you for being part of a community that believes every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Steering Committee Members
Drop Off Locations
Celebration Partners
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.
