Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. On Tuesday, June 10, guests who visit Riverbanks will receive buy-one get-one admission to the park and buy-one get-one regular sized ICEEs with a donation of two cans (or bags and boxes) of non-perishable food items.
Toucan Tuesdays will take place 10 consecutive Tuesdays through August 12. Donation bins will be located at the Zoo and Garden entrances. There is no limit to the number of Tuesdays guests can participate for discounted admission.
“We are always looking for ways to give back and contribute to the community that has supported us for over 50 years now,” says Tommy Stringfellow, president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. “If we can in any way alleviate hunger concerns while still promoting conservation, this partnership is a win-win for everyone involved.”
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Harvest Hope’s most needed items include canned vegetables, canned proteins like chicken and tuna, one-pound bags of dried beans, and one-pound boxes of pasta. The goal this summer is to collect 5,000 pounds of food, which would equate to about 6,000 meals.
"Summer is a time for families to explore and have fun outdoors," says Erinn Rowe, CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank. "But for many South Carolina families, especially one in five children, summer can also mean increased hunger. That's why we're thrilled to partner with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden again this year. Together, we can raise awareness about food insecurity and collect much-needed donations to help families struggling to put food on the table."
In 2024, the generosity of Zoo guests generated 2,457 pounds of food for Harvest Hope. The promotion was shelved in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-related restrictions but last year hit the milestone of 50,000 pounds, with a grand total of 51,008 pounds of food since the partnership began in 2010.
Toucan Tuesdays will take place every Tuesday, June 10 – August 12. The promotion applies to general admission rates only (purchase one admission and get the second for equal or lesser value free; Explorer wristbands and Riverbanks’ memberships are not included).
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