CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County Public Library is expanding its reach across the community after receiving more than $125,000 in new grant funding aimed at improving food access and adult literacy throughout the county.
Library officials say CCPL received three major grants to expand resources for the community, with the funding helping the push to continue to position Charleston County libraries as more than places for books, but as resource centers for education, food access, and community support. Staff say residents rely on libraries for information, as well as computer and internet access, and the new funding will help extend those services into the community.
All of the grant funding will focus on improving food access and adult literacy across Charleston County. The largest grant will be used to expand the library’s Free and Fresh program, which provides free, fresh produce and nutrition education to anyone who needs it…