Duke Energy Commits $500,000 to 70 South Carolina Hunger Groups
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Greenville, S.C. – November 06, 2026 -- Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation are committing more than $500,000 to nearly 70 South Carolina organizations during the monthlong "Powering Plates. Nourishing Neighbors." campaign, which targets food insecurity affecting more than 865,000 residents, including 1 in 5 children.
Demand at community feeding programs often rises in colder months and over the holidays, according to the company. The foundation has provided more than $3.1 million to hunger-fighting organizations since 2021.
Campaign opens with events in Florence, Greenville and Sumter
On Nov. 4, volunteers in Florence packed and distributed 200 fresh-food boxes as My Brother's Keeper Shelter and FoodShare South Carolina announced a permanent FoodShare hub in the city.