Fresh Food Access in Cherokee County, SC
Good food shouldn't depend on where you live. KNOW2 is Cherokee County's community hub for affordable fresh produce — connecting residents to FoodShare boxes, SNAP access, and the cooking skills to make the most of both.
FoodShare Fresh Food Box
KNOW2 is an official FoodShareSC county hub, distributing biweekly fresh produce boxes at 508 W. Buford Street. Each box is $20 with cash, credit, or debit — or $5 with a SNAP card. No application or income verification is required for the cash box. FoodShare materials are available in both English and Spanish.
Cash, Credit, or Debit
Any resident can order a FoodShare box for $20 — no application, no income verification, no hoops. Order online through our Fresh Food Box page or call us at 864-490-0747. Pick up your box biweekly at 100 W. Meadow Street in Gaffney.
With SNAP Benefits
If you have a SNAP card, your box is $5. You can bring your card and order in person during order week or at pickup — no SNAPonline account needed to order in person. To order online with SNAP, you'll need a free SNAPonline account. To get a SNAPonline account, please come see us during in-person ordering and we will help you set up your account. Pick up your box at 100 W. Meadow Street in Gaffney from 1–6 PM on pickup Thursday.
Cooking Up Confidence
Fresh food access in rural South Carolina isn't just a grocery problem — it's a geography, income, and transportation problem. Cherokee County residents face the same compounding barriers that FoodShareSC documents across rural SC: limited retail options, unreliable transportation, and produce prices that put fresh vegetables out of reach for working families on tight budgets.
Access to affordable fresh produce remains one of the county's most persistent gaps. Our food access programs exist to close it.
Knowing how to cook what's in season is its own kind of access. KNOW2 participates in and supports Cooking Up Confidence, which is led by the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. This culinary education series pairs directly with FoodShare box ingredients — teaching practical skills so a box of vegetables becomes a week of meals, not a question mark on the counter.
What Cherokee County Is Asking About Fresh Food
How do I get fresh produce in Cherokee County, SC?
KNOW2 distributes fresh produce boxes biweekly through our FoodShare program. Boxes are $20 with cash, check, credit, or debit, or $5 with SNAP/EBT or Healthy Bucks. No application is required — bring your payment in person during order week or at pickup, or order online. Call us at 864-490-0747 with any questions.
Does KNOW2 accept SNAP for fresh food?
Yes. KNOW2 is an official FoodShareSC county hub and accepts SNAP/EBT in person — just bring your card during order week or at pickup. You can also order online through a free SNAPonline account if you prefer. KNOW2 also participates in the South Carolina Healthy Bucks program, which matches your $5 SNAP payment with $15 from state funds. Contact us at 864-490-0747 if you need help getting started.
How much does a FoodShare box cost in Gaffney?
Each FoodShare box is $20 cash or check, $21 credit or debit, or $5 with SNAP/EBT or Healthy Bucks. Boxes are distributed biweekly and available to anyone. Pickup is at 100 W. Meadow Street in Gaffney on distribution Thursday from 1–6 PM.
What is FoodShareSC?
FoodShareSC is a statewide network that connects South Carolina communities to fresh, local produce through a hub-and-distribution model. KNOW2 serves as the official FoodShareSC hub for Cherokee County, sourcing and distributing boxes to Gaffney and surrounding communities on a biweekly schedule.
Are there cooking classes available with the FoodShare program in Cherokee County?
Yes. KNOW2 supports and offers Cooking Up Confidence classes. This program, designed by the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, pairs culinary skills education directly with FoodShare box ingredients, teaching participants how to prepare and cook fresh produce at home. Visit our Cooking Up Confidence page for class schedules and updates.
