The Golden Harvest Food Bank announced a major donation Wednesday.
A $1 million gift from Rob and Pam Johnston will strengthen and expand the It’s Spooky to Be Hungry campaign over the next decade, according to a news release.
For more than 30 years, It’s Spooky To Be Hungry has helped to put food on the table for families during the holiday season. This year it reached a new milestone of more than $530,000.
The Johnstons’ gift will be invested as an annual $100,000 match for the It’s Spooky to Be Hungry campaign.
“This match is designed to inspire even greater participation across the region and help the campaign continue to grow, ensuring more neighbors have the food they need. Their support encourages families, schools, businesses, and community groups to join them in uplifting their neighbors. Their gift is especially focused on growing the campaign’s impact in the Aiken region and across the six South Carolina counties served by the Food Bank,” the news release said.
“Aiken is stronger because of neighbors like Rob and Pam Johnston. Their $1 million gift will help feed families in the South Carolina counties we serve and inspire the continued growth of It’s Spooky to Be Hungry for the next 10 years. We are deeply grateful,” said Golden Harvest Food Bank President and CEO Amy Breitmann. “Rob and Pam’s special commitment to supporting their South Carolina neighbors is a beautiful example of generosity in action. Their gift will inspire others and help ensure no one faces hunger alone.”
The Johnston are passionate about strengthening the entire CSRA and are committed to supporting families in South Carolina. After moving back to Aiken, Rob Johnston’s hometown, they felt a renewed responsibility to help ensure their neighbors are well served through Golden Harvest’s Aiken facility. Their gift will support hunger relief efforts in the South Carolina counties we serve and encourage continued growth of the Spooky campaign, particularly in the Aiken community, the release continued.
“At the heart of our community is a responsibility to one another,” said Rob Johnston. “Always give back. Never give up, give out, or give in.”
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