Camden Walmart Supports Central Carolina Technical College Foundation with $1,500 for Student Nutritional Access Center (SNAC)
Camden, SC (02/01/2024) — In an admirable move to support the educational well-being of students, the Walmart Community Grants Team has awarded a generous $1,500 grant to the Central Carolina Technical College Foundation. The funds are earmarked for the Student Nutritional Access Center (SNAC).
SNAC is a food pantry created to assist CCTC students in need of non-perishable food items. Twice per month, students can receive 1-2 bags of groceries at no cost to them.
According to CCTC's Executive Director of Student Development Renee Patchin, the food pantry has seen a 90% increase in student use with more than 100 visits since August 2023.
"We are thrilled to announce that Walmart supports our students in this way," said Misty Hatfield, vice president for Institutional Advancement. "This gesture underscores the company's commitment to the students in our community."
To learn more about the Student Nutritional Access Center, visit: cctech.edu/snac
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The Central Carolina Technical College Foundation, Inc. is governed by a Board of Trustees separate from the Area Commission for Central Carolina Technical College and is dedicated to expanding the goals and mission of the college. The CCTC Foundation is operated exclusively for charitable education purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
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