Fire Devastates Griggs Farm
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Growing up on the farm teaches you many things. It teaches you patience, perseverance, dedication and humbleness, just to name a few. Griggs Farm began over 100 years ago by Jim Griggs and has provided a source of income and a safe haven for the Griggs family and beyond for all of those years. As with any farm, some years were harder than others and sometimes our patience and perseverance was tested, but still we trudged on.
This year, everything changed.
On September 21st, 2019, what started as a small fire in one tobacco barn on Griggs farm, quickly turned into much more than that. Not one, not two or even three, but NINE tobacco barns were devastated by this fire. All of these barns were filled with tobacco, our most lucrative crop. In addition to losing the crop, we lost the barns and at least two very expensive pieces of equipment.
We are humbled by the outpouring of love and support and the prayers from our community and many many people have reached out to know how they might be able to help. While we hope that insurance will cover some of what was lost, we are certain much won't be covered. One single (used) barn will cost upwards of $6,000. A new piece of equipment will be well over $10,000. I thought, with so many folks offering to help, even just a little bit could go a long way, so I started this GoFundMe. Every $10 helps, so if you can help even a little, please do.
If you're not able to contribute, please continue to pray for Griggs Farm and all those affected.
Robert, Bobby, and Tim Griggs, along with William Hendrix and all our families, Griggs Grocery and Miriam's Kitchen, are all deeply grateful for your continuous and loving support. Any donation made here will go directly to the farm to buy/replace much needed equipment to keep this farm going. We appreciate each and every one of you.
This year, everything changed.
On September 21st, 2019, what started as a small fire in one tobacco barn on Griggs farm, quickly turned into much more than that. Not one, not two or even three, but NINE tobacco barns were devastated by this fire. All of these barns were filled with tobacco, our most lucrative crop. In addition to losing the crop, we lost the barns and at least two very expensive pieces of equipment.
We are humbled by the outpouring of love and support and the prayers from our community and many many people have reached out to know how they might be able to help. While we hope that insurance will cover some of what was lost, we are certain much won't be covered. One single (used) barn will cost upwards of $6,000. A new piece of equipment will be well over $10,000. I thought, with so many folks offering to help, even just a little bit could go a long way, so I started this GoFundMe. Every $10 helps, so if you can help even a little, please do.
If you're not able to contribute, please continue to pray for Griggs Farm and all those affected.
Robert, Bobby, and Tim Griggs, along with William Hendrix and all our families, Griggs Grocery and Miriam's Kitchen, are all deeply grateful for your continuous and loving support. Any donation made here will go directly to the farm to buy/replace much needed equipment to keep this farm going. We appreciate each and every one of you.
Organizer
Jessica Griggs
Organizer
Hartsville, SC
