HANAHAN, S.C. — The city of Hanahan has officially received a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to help transform a vacant city-owned parcel into a permanent space for the Hanahan Farmers Market. Local officials, residents and community partners gathered Wednesday afternoon for a check presentation and celebration at the project site on Steward Street.
The funds will be used to revitalize the lot at 5920 Steward St., creating a vibrant community space aimed at enhancing local engagement, supporting small businesses and offering residents a welcoming, walkable destination in the heart of town.
“We are extremely grateful to T-Mobile for choosing Hanahan as a Hometown Grant recipient,” said Mayor Christie Rainwater during the event. “This project will bring neighbors together—face to face—to make memories, shop local and enjoy all the special moments that come with a thriving farmers market. The positive ripple effect this will have on our city is endless.”
Brittney Altfield, artisan bakery owner and manager of the Hanahan Farmers Market, said the grant marks a turning point for the community.
“This is more than just a grant—it’s an investment in Hanahan’s future,” Altfield said. “By strengthening the farmers market, we’re building a stronger food system, supporting local producers and giving residents a place to connect, grow and thrive.”
Hanahan Joins Growing List of Grant Recipients
Hanahan is the latest South Carolina municipality to benefit from T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants program. Since the initiative launched in 2021, the company has awarded more than $350,000 to projects in communities across the state, including Florence, Marion, Myrtle Beach and Port Royal.
Nationwide, the program funds community development projects in small towns and rural areas—focused on infrastructure, technology, environment, education and more—with the goal of building stronger, more resilient communities.
