HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and New Directions is asking the Grand Strand community for help.

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is Nov. 13-17. It’s an annual opportunity to shine a spotlight on the problems of hunger and homelessness and to urge communities to take action.

Here is where New Directions will be next week.

  • Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., South Atlantic Bank, 630 29th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach
  • Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 810 Bowling Conway, 2001 Highway 501 E.
  • Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carolina Forest Community Church, 1381 Carolina Forest Blvd.
  • Thursday, 9 a.m., to 5:30 p.m., Belin United Methodist Church, 4182 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
  • Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Coastal Carolina National Bank, 1100 Highway 17. N., North Myrtle Beach

Below is a full donation wish list from New Directions.

Non-perishable food needs

  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned potatoes
  • Canned fruits
  • Pastas (spaghetti most needed)
  • Tomato sauce
  • Pasta sauce / marinara
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Alfredo sauce
  • Canned chicken
  • Canned tuna
  • Jelly / jams
  • Gravy mix
  • Applesauce
  • Boxed potatoes
  • Stuffing
  • Rice
  • Condiments (mayo, BBQ sauce, hot sauce)
  • Salad dressings

Hygiene and supply needs

  • Men’s and women’s razors
  • Shaving cream
  • 2-in-1 shampoo & body wash
  • Toothbrushes
  • Small toothpaste
  • Hairbrushes & combs
  • Hand soap
  • Shower shoes (men’s XL most needed)
  • Washcloths
  • Portable headphones
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Clorox
  • Pinesol
  • Antibacterial spray/wipes
  • Comet powder
  • 55-gallon black trash bags
  • HE laundry detergent
  • 10-ounce plastic cups
  • Disposable plates
  • Plastic forks

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