Floyd School of MedicineArchive for April 2026
https://www.wltx.com/article/money/personal-finance/calhoun-county-affordable-fresh-produce/101-2af80ab3-b1da-41c2-b911-da2b393298fa ST MATTHEWS, S.C. — A new program in Calhoun County is working to make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable and accessible for people living in rural communities. Terri Williams Parker, founder of Calhoun CommuniT, said the need became clear during a government shutdown, when some families lost access to food assistance.
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) – FoodShare South Carolina, in partnership with Calhoun CommuniT launched its latest hub in Calhoun County, bringing affordable and accessible fruits and vegetables to the community. Organizers said the hub is about ensuring accessibility, as residents said the only grocery store in the town of Saint Matthews is a Piggly Wiggly. […]
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is implementing enhanced fraud-prevention measures to further safeguard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and protect their benefits. The department clarified this is meant to protect the funds on EBT cards, not to lock participants out of their accounts. DSS will begin blocking all out-of-stateand online Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) transactions […]