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Join us for a Hurricane Helene disaster relief food drive and meet-and-greet with actor and Columbia native Halloween Star, James Jude Courtney

October 11, 2024

Join Harvest Hope Food Bank and actor and James Jude Courtney for the fourth annual “It’s Scary to be Hungry” Food Drive. 

This year, Courtney, who is deeply committed to supporting his hometown community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, is encouraging others to take action for those impacted by the devastating storm.

Harvest Hope and Courtney are hosting a virtual food drive as well as a meet and greet opportunity in Columbia. 

How to help:

  • Donate non-perishable food items like canned goods, pop-top meals, and peanut butter in-person at your local Harvest Hope.
  • Make a monetary donation and shop our virtual food drive at https://give.harvesthope.org/ge/scaryhungry24.

Meet-and-greet:

  • Wednesday, October 16, 12-1 PM at Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC.
  • Bring a food drive donation for a chance to meet James Jude Courtney and get an autograph.

Most needed items:

  • Microwavable Pop-Top Meals
  • Pop-Top Cans of Soup
  • Pop-Top Canned Goods
  • Canned or Pouch Proteins
  • Snack Items