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Local volunteers and partners help deliver Saturday meals and summer feeding in Columbia County
Summary
Community Connections coordinates with churches, Golden Harvest and local volunteers to provide weekend meal support—including a Saturday-sack effort—so families with food needs are reached year-round.
Tika Jenkins described a food-for-kids initiative that supplies weekend meals during the school year and participates in summer feeding. “At some point during the school year, we provide about 20,000 Saturday sacks per week,” Jenkins said, explaining that the nonprofit delivers these meals through a network of churches and community partners rather than doing distribution alone.
Jenkins credited partners such as Golden Harvest and local thrift store Added Treasures for logistical help and donations. She also noted that community fundraising—particularly the fire department’s annual boot drive—provides flexible funds that support families who may not qualify for restricted grants. The program aims to reach families in “pockets of poverty” across Columbia County despite broader perceptions of county affluence.
