Big Box Supporters
Programs like SNAP only cover food, leaving families struggling to afford essential non-food items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, laundry detergent, clothing and hygiene products. Other necessities, like toilet paper, paper towels, and diapers, also fall outside of assistance programs, forcing families to make difficult choices. According to Feeding America, 58% of families living in poverty must cut back on food just to afford these basic essentials—highlighting the urgent need for support and compassion.
of families bathe without soap or reuse diapers.
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.
Proverbs 3:27-28
Helping hands
Heart of Compassion serves those in South Carolina and nationwide facing poverty and hardship by equipping churches/agencies to provide non-food essentials to families in need. Many struggle to afford basic necessities like diapers, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, clothing and soap—items often taken for granted but vital for dignity and well-being. Without them, families face difficult choices, and the stress of unmet needs can be just as overwhelming as food or housing insecurity.
For our Partners
We are committed to equipping churches/agencies with these non-food essentials—offering relief, restoring dignity, and reminding families that God sees their struggles and cares for their every need.
