In Beaufort County, South Carolina, the spirit of giving is set to shine once again as local emergency response teams gear up for their fourth annual food drive. This much-anticipated event kicks off in November, aiming to gather generous donations to support community members in need during the festive season.

The initiative, running from November 1 through December 15, is a concerted effort to replenish the shelves of local food banks just in time for the holiday season. Participants are encouraged to contribute, ensuring that organizations like Bluffton Self Help and HELP of Beaufort can continue their invaluable work.

To make the donation process as convenient as possible, collection boxes will be strategically placed at various points throughout the county, providing numerous opportunities for residents to participate in this charitable endeavor.

Donation boxes will be located throughout the county at the following locations:

• Beaufort County – 100 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort
• Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office – 2001 Duke St., Beaufort
• Beaufort County EMS – 2727 Depot Rd., Beaufort, 25 William Pope Dr., Oaktie, 31 Red Barn Dr., Bluffton, 12 Buckingham Plantation Dr., Bluffton
• City of Beaufort – 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort
• Beaufort Police Department – 1901 Boundary St., Beaufort
• Town of Port Royal – 700 Paris Ave., Port Royal
• Port Royal Police Department – 1748 N Paris Ave., Port Royal
• Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department – 1750 N Paris Ave., Port Royal
• Burton Fire District – 2 Market, Beaufort
• Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District – 146 Lady’s Island Dr., Beaufort
• Fripp Island Fire Department – 289 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Island
• MCAS Beaufort Fire & Emergency Services – 2085 Drayton St., Beaufort
• MCAS Beaufort Fire & Emergency Services – 455 Wake Blvd., Parris Island
• Dataw Island Community Center – 43 Marina Dr., St. Helena Island