COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — While the Senate has come to a temporary deal that could reopen the government and help temporarily fund SNAP benefits, donations are needed to keep local food banks in supply.

In the wake of the shutdown and with SNAP benefits’ funding in jeopardy, Governor Henry McMaster and local leaders activated the One SC Fund on October 28th to help feed those in need.

The charity takes in financial donations from citizens and businesses, providing emergency monetary assistance to the over 900 food banks and feeding partners across South Carolina.

On Monday, Woodmen Life, a local insurance agency, joined in the effort — donating $51,861.56 to the One SC Fund.

According to Georgia Mjartan, President of the Central Carolina Community Foundation (which handles the One SC Fund)

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