The two holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas are expected to be blessings and joyful but oftentimes they are stressful and burdens especially to senior citizens, the unemployed, the sick, the lonely.
The Kingstree community and beyond has responded generously to the Felician Center to assist as many people as possible with some holiday assistance. The Kingstree Community Youth group collected over 1900 food items for the Food Pantry.
St. Michael Catholic Church, Garden City, Knights of Columbus Assembly 11991 donated 330 lbs. of food, over 900 pairs of new socks and a monetary donation. Crothall Healthcare/Compass One Healthcare and MUSC Black River participated in a Socktober Campaign and donated about 300 pairs of new socks for Felician Center.
Citadel Brands donated 7 cases of hoodies and sweatshirts for the Clothing Closet.
Local churches have also contributed monetary donations for holiday assistance to people who need it the most.
2023 MUSC Black River donation of socks.
5877 Donations of new shoes especially for senior citizens.
Jackets Kids’ jackets from Knights of Columbus Garden City SC
KCY Kingstree Community Youth group donated 1900 food items.