Columbia, SC – October 1, 2025 – FoodShare South Carolina is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Page Bookhart as its new Director of Programs & Rural Outreach, effective October 1, 2025. In this role, she will lead the development of the Fresh Food Box program infrastructure, expand into rural areas, execute the strategic plan, and provide supervision and direction to program staff.

Ashley brings extensive experience and a proven track record of success to FoodShare. Most recently, she served as SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator within the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health. Ashley holds a Masters of Social Work from the University of South Carolina.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ashley to the FoodShare family,” said Omme-Salma Rahemtullah, FoodShare South Carolina’s Executive Director. “Her expertise in rural coalition building will be a tremendous asset as we continue to increase access to produce across the state. We are confident that she will play a pivotal role in helping us better accomplish our mission.

“I am thrilled to be part of an organization that has played a major role in advancing healthy food access across the state for the past 10 years,” said Ashley Page Bookhart. “I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together as a team to continue to make sure healthy food access is available to all South Carolinians regardless of their income, zip code or age.”