Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Community Investment Program donated $10,000 to the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) for use in its Free and Fresh Community Fridge program. The program distributes free fruits and vegetables at select locations in areas of higher food insecurity and need.
CCPL’s Free and Fresh program has refrigerators at three library branches — John L. Dart Library (which is currently closed for renovations), Otranto Road Library (2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston) and St. Paul’s/Hollywood Library (5130 S.C. Hwy. 165, Hollywood). Each fridge is stocked with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to donations from community partners and community members.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of Roper St. Francis as we work to continue providing this vital resource to our community,” said Kathleen Montgomery, CCPL associate director of community engagement. “This program is entirely community funded, and support like this will help us put healthy, fresh, free food in the hands and mouths of those in need in our community.”
Roper’s Community Investments Program regularly provides donations to local organizations working to make a positive impact on the community, particularly those in the public health sector.
“A healthier community isn’t possible without equitable access to affordable and nutritious food,” said Dr. Michael Moxley, vice president and chief diversity, inclusion and health equity officer for Roper St. Francis Healthcare. “We’re honored to support CCPL’s Free and Fresh program as we believe it will help provide a solid foundation of holistic health and wellness for the underserved in our community.”
In addition to the Free and Fresh program, CCPL also provides free after-school snacks for children at several library branches in partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank.
To support the Free and Fresh program, consider making a donation by dropping off fresh fruits and vegetables at the St. Paul’s/Hollywood or Otranto Road library.
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