A one-hour gathering to honor the organizations, businesses, faculty, staff, and community members who stepped forward in 2026 to ensure Florence-Darlington Technical College students have the food and basic necessities they need to succeed. You'll hear directly from FDTC students, connect with fellow community leaders, and celebrate what's possible when our community unites around student success.

What Our Community Believes 

"At Heritage Digital, we know the skilled workforce FDTC produces drives our economic growth. But these students shouldn't have to choose between textbooks and lunch. We're not just feeding students—we're investing in our region's future."

— Marty Parker, CEO, Heritage Digital

"What began five years ago as a student-led campus initiative has become a multi-state network of organizations and people who believe that when we lift up students, we lift up our entire region."

— Letia James, Brand Strategy Director, Heritage Digital & FDTC Alumna

"This donation nourishes both minds and futures, proving that when a community unites, our students thrive."

— Paula McLaughlin, Director of Student Life and Career Development, FDTC