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.
On Nov. 5, Duke Energy joins Mill Village Farms in presenting the fifth annual Yam Jam at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, where more than 200 volunteers will pack thousands of pounds of sweet potatoes. Duke Energy's support includes $100,000 for FoodShare South Carolina hubs in the Upstate.
The same day, company employees are packing and distributing Thanksgiving meals with Hidden Wounds in Sumter. The organization serves veterans and families.
Grants fund senior meals, college pantries and student backpack programs through November
Foundation grants will support senior meal delivery, FoodShare South Carolina distributions, technical college food pantries, weekend backpack programs, community food banks and holiday meals. Employees will pack and deliver meals, prepare food bags for students and assist with distributions statewide.
Tim Pearson, Duke Energy South Carolina president, said "these partners know their communities best."
Campaign closes Dec. 1 with $130,000 in Giving Tuesday microgrants
The campaign ends with $130,000 in unsolicited "surcee" microgrants, small and unexpected gifts, to dozens of community organizations. Residents can find food resources through SC211.org or by texting "FOOD" to 211211.