USDA The People’s Garden Initiative
We had a great time celebrating with our UWKC Community Garden volunteers November 9, 2023. Every garden is part of the USDA The People’s Garden Initiative.
Kershaw County Recreation Department, 1042 W Dekalb Street, Camden SC 29020 4:30pm
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a part of the NRCS South Carolina Food Connection Initiative for the purpose of developing the Communities Reaching Out Partnership (CROP) to address food insecurity in Kershaw County. Please visit our NEWS page for more information.
We had a great time celebrating with our UWKC Community Garden volunteers November 9, 2023. Every garden is part of the USDA The People’s Garden Initiative.
Kershaw County Recreation Department, 1042 W Dekalb Street, Camden SC 29020 4:30pm
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a part of the NRCS South Carolina Food Connection Initiative for the purpose of developing the Communities Reaching Out Partnership (CROP) to address food insecurity in Kershaw County. Please visit our NEWS page for more information.
13th Annual United Way Of Kershaw County Chili Cook-Off In The Books
A Beautiful Day On The Town Green
This fun annual event raises funds for the United Way of Kershaw County Mobile Nutrition Center. Saturday October 28, 2023, twenty-three teams cooked up some delicious chili for everyone to taste. Supporters mingled around tasting delicious chili while listing to live music from Ten Cent Rich. It was a memorable day and we look forward to next year! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Mobile Nutrition Center.
Pictures by Johnny Deal / Bow Tie Photography
A Beautiful Day On The Town Green
This fun annual event raises funds for the United Way of Kershaw County Mobile Nutrition Center. Saturday October 28, 2023, twenty-three teams cooked up some delicious chili for everyone to taste. Supporters mingled around tasting delicious chili while listing to live music from Ten Cent Rich. It was a memorable day and we look forward to next year! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Mobile Nutrition Center.
Pictures by Johnny Deal / Bow Tie Photography
Annual Springdale 5K Run & Walk, Benefiting Our Mobile Nutrition Center.
"This year we had 325 runners/walkers, the most we have ever had! Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual fundraiser, benefiting our Mobile Nutrition Center. See you next year!" Lori Arledge, VP Resource Development
View September 9, 2023 Race Photos HERE
Annual Day of Caring
103 volunteers participated in projects across Kershaw County September 1, 2023.
"United Way of Kershaw County Day of Caring brought out the best in our community. Over 100 volunteers invested their time at 12 different sites throughout the county. From yard work to reading to children, and from installing tiny libraries to building ramps, much was accomplished." United Way of Kershaw County President, Donny Supplee
103 volunteers participated in projects across Kershaw County September 1, 2023.
"United Way of Kershaw County Day of Caring brought out the best in our community. Over 100 volunteers invested their time at 12 different sites throughout the county. From yard work to reading to children, and from installing tiny libraries to building ramps, much was accomplished." United Way of Kershaw County President, Donny Supplee
2023 Day Of Caring Projects Included
Habitat for Humanity of Kershaw County Ramp Repair, KARE Sorting Donations at Thrift Store,
Habitat for Humanity of Kershaw County Ramp Repair, KARE Sorting Donations at Thrift Store,
- Council on Aging Painting Bethune Location, UWKC Thrift Store Sorting Donations,
- New Day Maintenance, Clean Up, and Playset, Mobile Shower & Laundry + Lunch,,
- Mobile Nutrition Center: Distribution, Reading with Kershaw County Head Start,
- Ready Readers Installing Little Libraries, Community Gardens Clearing Flower Beds and General Upkeep
- Meals on Wheels with Council on Aging, KCSD CLC Garden Clean-up,
- Mt. Pisgah Resource+Community Center Painting Community Space,
- Drives for Underwear, Socks, and Proteins at Mobile Nutrition