Posts in Community Partners
May Community Dinner: Chef Dayna Lee

Community dinners are a powerful way for our culinary students to gain hands-on experience while bringing people together through the universal language of food, an idea Project Host fosters throughout the Upstate. We’re excited to introduce the chef behind the May 2026 community dinner: Chef Dayna Lee.

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Garden Volunteer of the Year 2026

Our Gardening for Good program plays a vital role in supplying fresh fruits and vegetables needed for our culinary school and soup kitchen, helping us to continue providing meals for our community. This wouldn’t be possible without the help of our incredible volunteers. This month, we’re excited to spotlight our garden volunteer of the year, Katie English. Click here to read her story.

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Carolina Literacy Project: Tracy Butler

This month, we’re proud to recognize one of our partner organizations, Carolina Literacy Project. This inspiring nonprofit runs a summer camp dedicated to helping immigrant and refugee children build English literacy skills and confidence. We had the opportunity to speak with the founder, Tracy Butler, about her journey! Click here to read more about their mission and the difference they’re making every day.

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Meals on Wheels Greenville: Catriona Carlisle

Our March Partner Spotlight shines on Meals on Wheels Greenville! For more than 57 years, this incredible organization has been serving our community by delivering nourishment and care to homebound neighbors. Through their partnership with Project Host, Meals on Wheels utilizes our food to extend our shared impact even further by ensuring more individuals receive the meals and support they need. We recently sat down with Executive Director Catriona Carlisle to learn more about their mission and the difference they’re making every day. Click here to read the full interview!

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Love in Action: Veronica at Project Host

This month, we’re honored to spotlight Veronica, our Outreach Meal Coordinator, whose compassion and dedication help ensure hundreds of neighbors receive nourishing meals each week. From organizing outreach deliveries to building meaningful relationships in the community, Veronica leads with empathy, resilience, and heart. Her story is a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

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Greater Good Greenville: Katy Smith

This month, we want to take the time to spotlight an organization that rallies behind many nonprofits of Greenville, Greater Good! This organization focuses on collective action through providing endless resources. From assisting in donation placements, to connecting nonprofits, to educating residents, Greater Good Greenville truly betters the entire community. We had a chance to sit down with Katy Smith, the Executive Director of Greater Good Greenville. To read more click here!

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