Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Shepherds Table
Legal Name (if Different): n/A
Also Known As: Shepherds Table
Mailing Address: 1412 Gamecock Ave.
City: Conway
State: SC
Postal Code: 29526
Main Phone: 8434883663
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.shepherdstableconway.org
Employer ID Number: 20-8725196
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Summer Kids Pantry & Family Nutrition Program
Project Description:

The Shepherd’s Table Summer Kids Pantry addresses the seasonal rise in food insecurity that occurs when school meal programs pause during summer months. During the school year, many children rely on breakfast and lunch provided through public schools. When school closes, families must cover an additional ten meals per week for each child, creating immediate strain for households already operating near or below the poverty line.
The Summer Kids Pantry will operate weekly from June through August 2027 through Shepherd’s Table’s client-choice pantry in Conway, South Carolina. Each Friday, children ages 4–18 will be able to select foods specifically designed for easy summer meals and snacks, including breakfast items, shelf-stable lunch foods, healthy snacks, and drinks. Caregivers will simultaneously have access to fresh produce and staple groceries to support household food stability.
The program focuses on providing foods that children can safely prepare with minimal supervision, recognizing that many parents and guardians work irregular hours during the summer tourism season in Horry County. Items may include cereal, oatmeal cups, peanut butter, tuna, pasta meals, fresh fruit, yogurt, and packaged snacks.
Shepherd’s Table serves more than 12,000 neighbors annually and distributes hundreds of thousands of pounds of food across Horry County. Nearly 88% of participating households report annual incomes below $15,000, and more than 60% of local public school students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
By providing consistent weekly access to child-focused foods during the summer months, the Summer Kids Pantry helps reduce seasonal food insecurity, supports working families, and ensures children have reliable access to nutritious meals while school is not in session.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed:Shepherd’s Table operating budget and in-kind food donations from regional food partners. Potential: Local community sponsors and individual donors and grant funding

Project Duration: June 2027-August 2027
Geographical Area Served: Horry County, SC
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sara
Contact Last Name: Brallier
Contact Title: Board Chair
Contact Phone: 8434883663
Contact Email: sara@shepherdstableconway.org