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Help ‘Stock the Market’ at Bluffton Self Help

Bluffton Self Help will host a “Stock the Market” donation event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13 for members of the community to help replenish empty shelves with food for neighbors in need.

Over the past few years Bluffton Self Help has experienced and witnessed a community coming together in the face of inflation, rising grocery prices and declining government support.

Thanks to donations from residents, the organization provided groceries to more than 850 families last year.

But the need persists. The average household grocery bill has gone up $395 a month compared to last year, and paychecks are not stretching far enough.

The need will continue to soar during the difficult summer months. Children will be out of school, no longer receiving school lunch and snacks. Many families also experience higher utility bills and childcare

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Thomas is knowledgeable about many aspects of Lowcountry history, from the Tuscarora scouts in the early 1700s to Union troops in 1861, from Native Americans to Native Islanders.

“The vision for these tours is to enlighten people, marveling about the history of Hilton Head, its long-term relationship with the water that surrounds it, and its treasured heritage,” Thomas said.

Voyages of discovery aboard Spirit, with an expert local historian and storyteller as the guide, offer a deep understanding of this unique viewpoint in a luxurious and comfortable setting.

The narrated history tours include the North Shores and Pinckney Island, or the South Shores and Daufuskie Island. Spirit is also available for other types of cruises, whether an evening on the ocean watching sunset, a lunchtime Mackay Creek cruise with family, a ladies’ day out, or a number of other unique possibilities.

The flat bottom of the boat’s design al- costs, over the summer, that put a strain on their budget. lows it to cruise the shallows and estuaries, unlike most larger boats, so up-close nature tours are possible.

Lowcountry households will rely on The Market to shop for more than 8,000 bags filled with groceries, diapers, and hygiene items this summer and the shelves at Bluffton Self Help are bare.

BSH is relying on our community to help fill the need.

The most common items requested include canned fruits, cooking oil, taco kits, spaghetti and sauce, shelf-stable cheese, rice, canned meats and tuna, whole grain cereals, oatmeal, shampoo and conditioner, first aid items, body lotion and deodorant.

In addition to this special event, donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Market of BSH, 39 Sheridan Park Circle, No. 10, in Bluffton. Financial contributions may be made at blufftonselfhelp.org or by mail at PO Box 2420, Bluffton, SC 29910.

As good and generous neighbors, the Brubakers have donated tours to several local nonprofits to auction in their fundraisers. To date, the organizations include Hilton Head Humane Society, Parkinson’s Foundation and Memory Matters.

Tours are being offered for groups of up to six passengers, with a base price of $2,000 for a three-hour narrated tour. Individual tickets are not available. Food and beverages are not included, but can be arranged for an additional fee. Specific times and dates can be reserved but not guaranteed, due to tides and weather.

Currently, all tours depart from Pinckney Island Public Boat ramp. There is ample parking available and the dock is wheelchair accessible.

For information and to request a group tour, contact Terri Mooney at 603-3878278 or mooneyterri@hotmail.com.

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