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The clients of James Island Outreach know all too well how difficult it is to feed a household, pay bills and keep up with repairs on homes passed down through generations.  Rising prices and unexpected expenses create stress and can force them to choose between adequate food or safe and secure shelter.  Your donation will go directly to helping our neighbors navigate these challenges.   Transparency is important, please visit Our Why page to review our latest Form 990 and Strategic Plan to learn how we invest our resources. 

Direct Financial Contributions

We are blessed to have the support of many individuals and organizations.  Sustaining our food assistance, financial assistance and critical home repairs programs would not be possible without the generosity of our many supporters. 

donate online

Use the link below to donate directly to James Island Outreach. 

Please consider selecting one of the recurring donation options to make it easy to continue contributing. 

donate by check

Checks can me made out to James Island Outreach and mailed or delivered to:

James Island Outreach
1860 Camp Road
Charleston, SC
29412

Matching donations

Does your company match charitable donations?  Please let us know so we can provide our information.  Use the contact form below.

Did you know?  88 – 90% of the food we distribute comes from donations.  Your donations help us keep a good variety and steady supply of food items most needed and wanted by our clients.    

food

DROP OFF FOOD AT THE OUTREACH

Food donations are accepted Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

To schedule an after-hours drop-off, please call 843.762.3653  

List contains the items we need the most.  We update this list as needed.   

LEAD YOUR OWN FOOD DRIVE!

Want a great way to rally your neighbors, co-workers and friends to support our pantry?  Lead a food drive.  To sign up, simply fill out the form at the link below.  We can provide everything that is needed including email communication, social media posts, and flyers to spread the word in your neighborhood.

OUR CURRENT NEEDS

  • • Canned pork and beans 

  • • Crackers (saltine) 

  • • Cereal/Grits/Oatmeal 

  • • Canned fruit 

  • • Jiffy Mix 

  • • Pasta sauce  

  • • Pasta (dry or canned)  

  • • Canned Vegetables
    (mixed/lima beans/sweet peas/corn

  • • Juices 

  • • Macaroni and cheese 

  • • Jelly  

  • • Canned meat
    (Tuna/SPAM/salmon/beef stew) 

  • • Peanut butter 

  • • White or Enriched Rice 

  • • Soup 

  • • Diced Tomatoes

  • • Toothbrushes

  • • Toothpaste

  • • Shampoo

  • • Body Wash

Other ways to give: 

BUY A BRICK CAMPAIGN

Coming soon!  Our planned 2025 expansion will offer new opportunities to show your support for James Island Outreach by purchasing an engraved brick to be placed in our front walkway.   

Tax Exempt Statement:

James Island Outreach (FEIN 57-0907554) is a 501c3 charitable organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We acknowledge no goods or services were provided to you in return for your contribution. Please retain this letter for your records. James Island Outreach has discretion as to the use of the funds and donor preferences will be honored when given.

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