The Food Pantry is physically located roughly in the center of the county in Seneca, South Carolina. Recipients come from all over the county, principally from the three major cities of Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster. In 2006 the Food Pantry provided supplemental food to about 500 families per month. Now we serve over 1150 families per month, providing about a million pounds of food yearly.  The increase is due to the growing need in Oconee County and to a decision to introduce a program specifically for needy seniors. All distribution is based on verified need, tied to federal poverty guidelines.

The Food Pantry works closely with local churches, civic organizations and other charities in the County to identify and include needy families. It was incorporated in 1983 (under the title "Golden Corner Ministries") in the state of South Carolina as a Tax Exempt Corporation under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
Requirements to receive Food at Golden Corner Food Pantry:
Individuals and heads of households meeting the following requirements can receive food from the Golden Corner Food Pantry for themselves and qualifying family members.
 
1-Must be a resident of Oconee County (picture ID required)
 
2-Must be 18 years of age or older
 
3-Must have income below 150% of federal poverty guidelines

     Proof required:

 

  • If employed- paystub
  • If unemployed -verification from unemployment office
  • If on disability – current verification
  • If on Social Security – most recent SS paystub
  • If a student – proof of current enrollment

4-Must have been at least 30 days since last visit

Hours of operation:

Mondays   Food for Seniors only  10am-Noon

Tuesday-Friday  All clients except Seniors  10am-Noon

 






Thanks to the wonderful folks at the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in Seneca. In response to the recent article in Journal about our need, they held a food drive and gathered over 1500 lbs of food (about 1700 cans/jars) for the Food Pantry. A special thanks to Sara McGee for coordinating the effort. On behalf of the hungry of Oconee County, Bless You!










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