On Thursday morning, roughly 160 volunteers converged at Judson Mill in Greenville to assemble 8,000 pimento cheese sandwiches for residents struggling with food insecurity. The effort, part of the fifth annual National Sandwich Day, was organized by the nonprofit Feed & Seed in partnership with Visit Greenville SC.
Volunteers worked in shifts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., using 1,800 pounds of pimento cheese and 80 gallons of Duke’s Mayonnaise—donated by the Greenville‑based condiment maker. The completed sandwiches will be distributed to local food banks, shelters and schools, providing an immediate source of nutrition for families during the holiday season.
According to FOX Carolina, the event reflects Greenville’s long‑standing tradition of neighbor‑helping‑neighbor generosity. “The sandwich‑making drive is the kind of grassroots, hands‑on initiative that defines Greenville’s reputation for community care,” the outlet reported.
Feed & Seed notes that since the National Sandwich Day program began, more than 30,000 pimento cheese sandwiches have been handed out to those in need. This year’s contribution adds a significant boost as the city approaches the holidays, a time when many households face heightened financial pressure.
One first‑time volunteer, Elisha Harrison, shared her personal connection to the program. After losing her job last year, Harrison said she received a sandwich from a church outreach and now feels “awesome” to be on the giving side. “I went to church to get some food and they handed out these sandwiches. I didn’t even know about this until last year when I received a sandwich. Now, I’m here actually helping to fulfill the orders for the community and help people in need,” she told FOX Carolina.
The ICARE CommUnity Hub, also highlighted by HyperLocal Loop, is simultaneously offering holiday assistance and resources to residents in need, reinforcing the city’s coordinated response to hunger.
What’s next: Residents interested in helping can sign up for future sandwich‑making sessions or other ICARE Hub programs by visiting the Feed & Seed website or contacting the ICARE CommUnity Hub directly. The next National Sandwich Day event is expected in November, with volunteer opportunities to be announced.
Sources: hyperlocalloop.com, foxcarolina.com
