Giving Projects
Giving back to the community is an important part of our mission. Throughout the year we host multiple giving projects to benefit charitable, community, and/or public service organizations. We invite guests and employees to participate. Below you can find information about projects we’re working on and how you can help!
ThanksGiving Donation Project
This year we are collecting donations for Hurricane Helene Relief in western NC AND Help 4 Kids, whose mission is to help children in Horry County. Read below to find out more about how you can help and receive a meal from the Hog Heaven, The Southern Chicken food truck, or Watts’ Cookin’.
Who is Help 4 Kids?
Helping the most vulnerable children of Horry County stay happy, healthy, and fed. Help 4 Kids / Backpack Buddies is a 100% volunteer organization that relies solely on donations. While school is in session, they collect donations of food and snacks, that are then put into food sacks that are sent home with underprivileged Horry County children in their backpacks on Fridays. They call them Barb’s Kids – after their founder Barb Mains.
Scroll down to read more about our efforts to help Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina.
How to Donate?
1. Pick up a bag from the PirateLand Front Office.
2. Fill it with donations
3. Return the filled bag to the PirateLand Front Office before November 29, 2024.
4. Receive TWO meal tickets redeemable at HOG HEAVEN BBQ, SOUTHERN CHICKEN, or WATTS COOKIN’ food trucks on site Friday Nov. 28 or Saturday Nov. 29, 2024. Limited tickets available.
What to Donate?
**** NEW Items only please ****
* Kids’ Clothing: Sizes 6-14
* PJs: Kids Size 6-14
* Coats
* Hats & Scarves
* Gloves & mittens
* Fleece Blankets
* Children’s socks & underwear
* Toothbrushes & paste
* Bar Soap
* Shampoo (Full Size)
* Deodorant
Popular Food Items include:
* Cup of Soup
* Raviolis
* Pop Tarts
* Peanut Butter Crackers
Any and all Non perishable kids snacks/food is appreciated!!
Please call 843-477-8005 or email piratelandmarketing@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like any additional information about our giving project.
Visit https://help4kidssc.org/ if you would like more information about Help 4 Kids, or if you would like to make a donation directly to them
Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Monetary Donations
Hurricane Helene has ravaged communities, and our peers and families in the affected areas are in dire need. We are working on ways to help. PirateLand and the PirateLand Ministry have made monetary donations to Samaritan's Purse and the Outdoor Hospitality Industry Association (OHI).
Read more about Samaritan’s Purse and their efforts in effected areas
Campground owners and operators in effected areas are facing huge challenges and will have a long road to recovery. Many parks are operated by family and “mom and pop” businesses. Our hearts go out to our peers and cohorts in the industry. The Carolina Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, CARVC, and the national association, OHI are teaming up and helping effected parks through OHI Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund.
If you feel led to help the people who work and operate SC/NC campgrounds impacted by Helene, please follow THIS LINK and click the “Donate Now” button. On that page under “Available Funds”, select “Disaster Relief Fund” and click “Donate.” On the next page, enter your contact information, and in the box called “Discount Code” enter: CARVC. This code signals that you want your donations to go to the campgrounds in the Carolinas. Any amount is appreciated! The more who give, even a small amount, will add up to big help for these campgrounds, their families, and employees. Thank you to OHI, CARVC, and all the campgrounds leading the way to bring help to our industry.
Supply Drive
We are setting up an item donation drop off area in the Front Office Lobby. Our “Donation Station” will be located by the mail and packages area. Emergency Management Officials have specifically request Cleaning Supplies, clothing for colder weather, and kids items, like games and toys. The drive will be ongoing. Here is a list of items:
Coats
Hats
Scarves
Sleeping Bags
Tents
Blankets
Used propane tanks (#20, #30, # 40 preferred). Coastal Energy will refurbish, refill, and deliver tanks to families in need.
Activities/Events
We will have several opportunities for you to participate in the relief efforts through some of our Activities and Events in October and November. Visit the activity schedule online or on our app, and look for the ⭐ emoji. This will signal and opportunity to help.
Hero Boxes
We are partnering with Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina for the Hero Boxes Project. Blue Star Mothers are parents who have children serving in the United States Armed Forces. This non profit, non-sectarian, non political organization serves to support one another, provide support to our troops and promote patriotism in our community. Hero Boxes are shipped to active duty service members 4 to 5 times per year.
Items Requested:
Baby Wipes
Candy
Body Wash
Dried Fruit/Fruit Snacks
Dominoes/Playing Cards/Dice/Puzzle Books/Travel Size Games
Deodorant (men & women)
Granola Bars
Jump ropes
Disposable Razors
Gum
Magazines
Shaving Cream
Slim Jims/Beef Jerky
Lip Balm/Chapstick
Nuts/Trail Mix
Pens/Pencils/Markers
Paper Pads
Mouth Wash
Peanut Butter/Cheese Crackers
Powders
Shampoo & Conditioner
Pop Tarts
Small Balls/Toys/Yo-Yos
Powdered Drink Mixes
Travel Size Tissue
Pringles
Socks
Feminine Hygiene Products
Pudding/Jello/Fruit Cups
Hand Sanitizer
Single Serving Instant Coffee
Ramen Noodles
Read Across America Book Drive
The mission of this project is to help promote literacy. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America Day, we collect new books at to be delivered by our mascot, Patch, to a local classroom. We started this project in 2011 and have delivered over 350 books to various classrooms and schools.
We usually collect books in January and February to be delivered the first week in March. If you would like to donate a book, please bring it by the front office.
