<strong>From staff reports</strong>

HELP of Beaufort, the largest volunteer organization in Beaufort County providing direct service, is in need of donations.

HELP offers clothing assistance, family assistance, mobile meals and financial assistance for those in need. According to the organization, more people that usual are coming in for help and “the shelves are awaiting your generosity.”

Needs include fresh fruits and veggies, canned fruit and veggies, drinks (water, fruit juice, etc.) pasta sauce, soap and all toiletries, dog and cat food, diapers (Sizes 3, 4, 5) paper towels, mid-size laundry detergent and more.

Donations can be dropped off at 1810 Ribaut Road between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

HELP of Beaufort, founded in 1979, maintains a facility that is open five mornings a week with more than 80 volunteers giving their time and effort to carry out its programs. For more information, call 843-524-1223, email helpbeaufort@gmail.com or visit helpofbeaufort.org.