Donate
There are many ways to contribute—all vital to Deep Well's mission.
It's important to note that in 2012, Deep Well was designated as an Angel Charity by the state
of South Carolina, because over 94% of all funds received are awarded in the form of food,
clothing, school supplies, Christmas toys or rent, utilities, prescriptions or other similar payments
on behalf of qualified, needy clients.
This level of efficiency was in place before 2012 and continues today.
Every donated dollar,
gently used chair, or box of cereal
makes a difference.
The Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that depends solely on the generosity of individual donors, churches, civic and service organizations, plus grants from local and regional funders like the United Way of the Lowcountry, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Coastal Carolina Foundation, and other area foundations.
Your monetary contribution will help fill our pantry shelves, provide a needed rent payment, help fund our Circles program, replace a rotted porch…and so much more! Our goal is to help stabilize lives and encourage our neighbors to be self-sufficient.
For monetary donations over $1000:
If you're considering making a donation of $1000 or more to Deep Well, a 20% boost is added to your contribution if donated through Champions Fore Charity! It's a wonderful way to add value to your already generous donation.
The program runs January 1 — December 1, 2025.
Please click on the link below and follow the prompts:
Monetary Donations
Cash, check or online donations
Make checks payable to
The Deep Well Project
Mail to:
The Deep Well Project
PO Box 5543
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
or
Online via PayPal or major credit card:
Please follow the instructions below:
1. Click the yellow "Donate" button below and you'll be taken to a secure payment page where you can use PayPal or any credit or debit card to make your donation.
2. Enter the donation amount and click whether it's a one-time, monthly, or yearly gift.
3. Choose payment method, either PayPal or credit/debit card.
4. If you have special instructions or requests for your gift, please click "special instructions" when entering your payment info and enter your instructions.
Is it in honor or memory of someone? We’ll acknowledge your gift in their honor if you share the best way for us to do so. Would you like your gift assigned to a particular program or service, or should we deploy your gift wherever it’s needed most?
5. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of the donation shortly upon completing the process. You will also receive an acknowledgment letter from The Deep Well Project via US Mail or email.
Matching Gifts
Many major corporations have extensive matching gifts programs and that can often double the value of your contribution. If you are a retiree from one of these companies, you may qualify to participate in their matching gifts program—a great way to dramatically extend the value of any contribution you make to Deep Well. Click here for a partial listing of possible participating corporate donors.
Our Tax ID Number
All donations made to Deep Well are tax deductible. We are a registered non-profit organization complying with the requirements of section 501(C)3 of the U.S. Federal Income Tax Code. As a result, a donation made to us may be deducted from your income taxes as an itemized deduction.
Our Tax ID Number is 57-0566098.
Bequests
Bequests, which are gifts granted by a will, trust, or beneficiary designation, are a common way for people to plan their legacies.
In addition to the personal satisfaction you can derive from a philanthropic bequest, you may save estate taxes, depending on the size of your estate.
A bequest allows you to plan a future gift while you keep control of your assets during your lifetime. And, if your circumstances or priorities change, you can change your bequest — it's revocable. You might wish to express your bequest as a percentage of your estate rather than a specific dollar amount, thereby protecting your primary beneficiaries in the event of a reduction in the size of your estate.
You could also consider making Deep Well a beneficiary of your tax-deferred retirement plan.
Furniture and Appliance Donations
Deep Well gratefully accepts gently used furniture (no torn or soiled upholstery) and working appliances from resident donors on Hilton Head for our Furniture Closet.
If you can, please bring your items to Deep Well. If that's not possible, our Deep Well truck goes out once a week to pick up large donated items. Feel free to call our office to arrange a pick-up.
BEFORE YOU CALL, please click below to review our full list of what items we can use, and what types of items we cannot accept.
Food Donations
Non-perishable food items are always welcome. Most of the food we distribute is donated, with a smaller portion purchased by Deep Well.
Food items can be brought directly to our office between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
There are two easy ways to shop:
1. Visit our Pantry Wish List on Amazon and have it delivered directly to our onsite Pantry.
2. Shop yourself using our Everyday Needs List displayed to the left and deliver to our pantry at your convenience!
Everyday Food Needs:
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canned tuna, salmon, & chicken, peanut butter, jelly, apple sauce
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Glucerna, Ensure, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, olive oil, ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, mayonnaise
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plain instant oatmeal packets, coffee, dry nonfat milk
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unsalted seeds and nuts, raisins,
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pasta and sauce, quinoa, farro, barley, refried beans, whole wheat, taco kits, salsa, dry beans and lentils, white rice
Everyday Personal Care Needs
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Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6, & 7), bar soap, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, tampons, period pads,
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laundry pods, deodorant, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper