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South Carolina WR Jared Brown donates time, NIL earnings to local non-profit

wesby: Wes Mitchell06/19/25WesMitchellGC
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Jared Brown remembers his grandparents relying on food banks for resources, so when he saw the opportunity to jump in and help a local non-profit, the South Carolina wide receiver jumped at it.

Flanked by teammate Mazeo Bennett and inspired by his grandparents’ situation, Brown joined UnitedHealthcare volunteers to support Harvest Hope’s Senior Day last week.

And in yet another example of a student-athlete using his NIL earnings for good, Brown pledged $3,000 to Harvest Hope.

“It just means more to me,” Brown said. “I’m just a giving guy, I like to contribute, and do things for my community, places that I grew up in, just to show them the right way.”

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In addition to the financial donation, Brown and Bennett were on location at Harvest Hope last Thursday as they teamed with volunteers to pack and distribute fresh produce, canned goods, dairy items, and other food staples to over 200 individuals from the Emergency Food Pantry.

“This is a magnificent place,” Brown said. “I’m from Atlanta, Ga. so I had never really heard of Harvest Hope (before). But now I do (know about it) and I’m going to put everybody on notice on who this company is because they’re doing great things around here. I really like it.”

Harvest Hope is South Carolina’s largest food bank, providing over 25 million meals on average to families in need across the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate, according to their website.

On a typical day, Harvest Hope’s EFP serves more than 100 families daily, and the monthly Senior Day events nearly double the attendance rates. 

UnitedHealthcare’s donation and volunteer support help deliver nutritious meals to seniors and families across the greater Columbia area through a partnership with Harvest Hope.

“It feels good,” Brown said of being able to give back. “It is a blessing. At the end of the day, I am blessed. I give all of my thanks to the Lord and he just put me in this position. I just feel like this is the best decision to make at this point.” 

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