Nine Years of Building Bridges and Supporting Families: Bountiful Harvest Across the State

Nine years ago, the Town of Lexington Police Department dreamed of creating a meaningful way to give back to the community. What began as a local effort has since grown beyond county lines—reaching families across Lexington, Richland, and Florence.

This year, that dream came to life in a powerful way. Together, we distributed 1,000 holiday-themed Greg’s Groceries boxes, and—thanks to the incredible generosity of Molina Healthcare—1,500 frozen turkeys were placed into the hands of families who needed them most.

Throughout these events, law enforcement officers had the chance to meet families face-to-face, listen to their stories, and offer support ahead of the holiday season. These moments of connection are at the heart of what makes Greg’s Groceries so special.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made these events possible, including Molina Healthcare, South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association, Walmart, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, Palmetto Roofing & Solar, Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, and King Cadillac of Florence.

A heartfelt thank-you also goes to our dedicated law enforcement partners, who brought compassion and care to every box packed and every turkey delivered: Town of Lexington Police Department, Cayce Police Department, West Columbia Police Department, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Columbia Police Department, Forest Acres Police Department, SLED, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina Department of Public Safety, and Florence Police Department.

We would also like to thank the resource providers who brought important information for families in need during these events; including but not limited to: New Creation Baptist Church, Rebound Behavioral Health Hospital, Three Rivers Midlands, Choices Counseling and Advocacy Center, LLC, Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity, South Carolina Department of Insurance, Lexington County Public Library, Palmetto Pathways Academy, LRADAC, Our Place of Hope, The Courage Center, Scooter Scott Project, Lighthouse for Life, Connections Lexington Community, South Carolina Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council.

Together, you helped make the holidays a little brighter for families across South Carolina—and we are truly grateful.