Fundraising Events

Pickens County Meals on Wheels is dedicated to making sure that no senior is ever left isolated or hungry. Our annual budget relies on individual donations and fundraisers to help provide services to hundreds of seniors each year. We strive to put the “fun” in fundraising. If you want to have a good time for a great cause be sure and add these upcoming events to your calendar. You can also stay up to date by liking our Facebook page at Pickens County Meals on Wheels .

 John Willis Car Show

Pickens County Meals on Wheels is excited to announce our 3rd Annual John Willis Car Show in Old Market Square in downtown Easley on Saturday, May 4th.  This show is in memory of John Willis who retired from the Easley Fire Department and worked for Pickens County Meals on Wheels.

                              All makes, models, classic cars, rat rods, jeeps, trucks, motorcycles, and all clubs are welcome. Registration is $20 per vehicle.                                          All proceeds and donations benefit PCMOW.

 Bates Masonic Lodge members will be onsite preparing hamburger and BBQ plates with additional sweets!

                                                                                           There will be a silent auction and 50/5o raffle during the car show.

The City of Easley will host the 150th Celebration on Pendleton during the car show. This event will have craft vendors and begins at 9a.m.

We hope you and your family will plan to join us for this fun day of activities.

Annual Pancake Breakfast 

Thank you to everyone who supported our pancake breakfast this year. We had a wonderful turnout and with the profits made, we will be able to provide 1485 meals to seniors across Pickens County. A special thank you to all of our sponsors:

Lynn & Ed, LLC

The City of Easley 

The Town of Six Mile

The Town of Liberty 

The Town of Norris 

The Town of Central 

The City of Clemson

The Pickens County Fire Chiefs Association 

TNT

 Trivia, Notes, and Tacos

We had a phenomenal turn out for our TNT fundraiser.  Thank you to DJ Trivia and The Bennett Brothers Band for providing us with excellent entertainment. With the profits raised, we will be able to provide over 1600 meals for seniors right here in Pickens County. Thank you to our sponsors and those who donated prizes for the trivia winners. We appreciate your generosity.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

6th Annual 5K Glow Run

Saturday, October 14, 2023 

Pickens County Meals on Wheels is excited to be hosting our 6th Annual 5K Glow Run. The race will take place in front of the McKissick Center on Hwy 93 and end at the rear of our building on Edgemont Avenue. We will be holding a “Glow Attire Contest” at 7:00pm where participants are encouraged to be creative with their Glow Attire. Awards will be given to First and Second place.

The timed race will begin at 7:30 and we welcome walkers to follow in the rear of the lineup. Awards will be given to Males and Females in the First, Second and Third Place finishers in three age brackets, 15 and under, 16 to 29, and 30 and over. A post-race snack will be provided along with a “selfie-station” with UV lighting to post your glow pics on social media!

Cost to participate is $25. There is a $5 discount for anyone age 20 and under.  Click here to register.

 Call Shannon Swanson at 864-507-2381 if you have any questions.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

South Carolina Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program 

Distribution Dates: Monday, June 5th through Friday, June 30

ATTENTION SENIORS!!

You may qualify for $50 to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers this summer.

How to qualify:

  • Must be aged 60 or older at time of application.
  • Must have proof of identity.
  • Must live in Pickens County.
  • Must declare your household income before taxes. Total household income cannot exceed 185% of the federal poverty income limits. Call 864-507-2381 to determine if your income meets the guidelines.       

How to apply:

  • Visit the McKissick Center for Senior Wellness starting Monday through Friday starting June 5th and ending June 30th between the hours of 9:30am to 2:30pm.
  • The address is 349 Edgemont Ave in Liberty.
  • Bring proof of identity with you.

Call Shannon Swanson at 864-507-2381 if you have any questions.

Dining to Donate

Tuesday May 9th – Thursday, May 11th

Pickens County Meals on Wheels is teaming up with restaurants located in Pickens County for our Dining To Donate fundraiser.  A portion of restaurant sales throughout the week of May 8th will be donated to PCMOW. Please plan to join us at Arnold’s in Liberty, Tropical Burger in Easley, and Tipsy Taco in Easley next week!

2nd Annual John Willis Car Show

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Old Market Square in Downtown Easley

Pickens County Meals on Wheels is excited for the 2nd Annual John Willis Car Show in Old Market Square in downtown Easley.  This show is in memory of John Willis who retired from Easley Fire Department and worked for Pickens County Meals on Wheels serving our seniors.

All makes, models, classic cars, rat rods, jeeps, trucks, motorcycles, and all clubs are welcome.

Registration is $20 per vehicle. All proceeds and donations benefit PCMOW.  Bates Masonic Lodge members will be onsite preparing  hamburger and BBQ plates with additional sweets!

Thank you to our sponsors!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Thank you to our sponsors and the community for your support of our annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. We had an unbelievable turnout and sold 185 pancake plates!  With the funds raised, we will be able to provide 2500 meals to our senior neighbors.

Our Sponsors:

Lynn Martin and Ed Martin, LLC, City of Easley, Pickens County, Town of Six Mile, City of Liberty, City of Pickens, Town of Central, Town of Norris, and the Pickens County Fire Chiefs Association.

Trivia Notes & Tacos was a success!

Thank you, Hendricks Law Firm, for your continued support of TNT! Thank you to all our sponsors and those who attended. We raised enough money to provide over 1500 meals to our homebound seniors in Pickens County.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Our 5th Annual 5K Glow Run was a success! We had a blast with more runner/walker participation than ever before. With the funds we raised, we will be able to provide 2,340 meals to homebound seniors in Pickens County. We greatly appreciate the support of our sponsors and those who participated. On behalf of those we serve, thank you!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

PCMOW is participating in the South Carolina Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program. Seniors age 60 and older who live in Pickens County and meet the low-income guidelines qualify. Come to the McKissick Center for Senior Wellness to fill out an application Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, during the month of June. If you have any questions, please call Shannon at 864-507-2381.

Thank you to everyone that came out for the 1st Annual John Willis Car Show.  We had a wonderful turnout for this event.

DINING TO DONATE for PICKENS COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS

April 11-14

Thank you to everyone who dined throughout Pickens County for Dining to Donate. With our profits, we are able to provide 127 meals to homebound seniors.  Thank you to our participating restaurants: Arnolds of Liberty, Tropical Burger of Easley, IHOP of Easley, and Palmetto Pizza of Central.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

Pickens County Meals on Wheels had  a  successful pancake breakfast. We will be able to serve 1500 meals from our profits. We would to thank all of our sponsors: The Town of Norris, The Town of Six Mile, The City of Pickens, The City of Easley, The City of Liberty, The City of Central, Pickens County, and The Pickens County Fire Chiefs Association.

TRIVIA NOTES & TACOS
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to Trivia, Notes, and Tacos! We had a fantastic time testing our trivia knowledge and enjoying tunes by Matt Phillips! Once again, PCMOW is blown away by the support. We profited $6,000 from this event! 
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

SHARE THE LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Pickens County Meals on Wheels is proud to participate in Subaru of America, Inc.’s annual Subaru Share the Love® Event to help raise critical funds needed to support our local seniors. When you purchase or lease a new Subaru this holiday season, we hope you’ll choose Meals on Wheels as the recipient of a $250 donation. Learn more at www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/sharethelove.

BID TO GIVE AUCTION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!

The idea for Pickens County Meals On Wheels Bid to Give Virtual Auction came about after having to cancel four fundraising events over the past year and a half. We knew the next fundraiser needed to be BIG!  Bid to Give was a huge success! Thanks to sponsors, businesses, and event participants, $20,000 was raised. At no time has your generosity been more important as PCMOW provides services that helps hundreds of seniors maintain their nutritional health, independence, and quality of life.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
https://blueridge.coop/

The Glow Run was a success!!

We profited $7500 thanks to participants, sponsorships, & donations!

Congrats our top 2 runners Brittland Hughes (20.46) & Jarod Wright (20.25)!
Thank you to all!!!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
We had an outstanding turnout for our Pancake Breakfast! Volunteers may have been freezing but the pancakes were hot & yummy! Thanks to everyone who contributed! We made a profit of $7200, which will enable us to provide 1440 meals to our home bound seniors!