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https://www.wltx.com/article/news/state/end-usda-food-security-reports/101-4c68c04f-7528-4393-b279-f865bb196fa6 The USDA will stop its annual Food Security reports, citing costs and politicism. “Data is important, writ large, right? This is how we know that there is an issue. This is how we know that food insecurity is increasing in our communities,” said Omme-Salma Rahemtullah, director of FoodShare South Carolina, a nonprofit that helps […]
“At a time of economic uncertainty, these proposed cuts would cause an economic hit to our state that South Carolinians cannot afford. ” Read more in this just published: an op-ed from our executive director on the drastic impact proposed budget cuts to SNAP would have on SC. https://archive.ph/VFEO2
In early April, FoodShare South Carolina launched their very first community cooking class in their new kitchen! Under the direction of Lilly Allen, Community Program Manager (back row, third from left), they are collaborating with Finlay House, a senior residence community in Columbia, on a 3-part series for residents who receive the Fresh Food Box. […]
Frequently Asked Questions- Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced counties eligible to receive Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. As of November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the following counties […]
AIM Interfaith Ministries is a non-profit organization that, in partnership with the FoodShare and AnMed Health, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its AIM FoodShare hub in Anderson. Joy Tucker, the FoodShare Coordinator for AIM Interfaith Ministries, expressed her excitement. “We’ve been working to establish this program since February 2024,” she said. She also mentioned […]
Help us build the next generation of public health leaders! The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) Public Health AmeriCorps program (PHA) is currently recruiting for Service Opportunities with FoodShare South Carolina. NACDD is currently recruiting for three Service Opportunities with FoodShare South Carolina in: Anderson (FoodShare Anderson/Anderson Interfaith Ministries) Moncks Corner (FoodShare Berkeley/Trident […]
Ruth’s Gleanings uses Foodshare Spartanburg to increase access to fresh and healthy food. Foodshare Spartanburg recently launched SNAPonline, a convenient way for people who receive SNAP/EBT to order their food online. MORE
Kelly’s FoodShare journey started in Berkeley county in October 2023, where she supported operations for the newly-opened hub there. She joined the team in Columbia in January 2024 to launch our teaching kitchen and expand our Culinary Medicine program offerings to communities across the state. Prior to joining the FoodShare family, Kelly engaged partners across […]
FoodShare South Carolina hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for its new Teaching Kitchen and Richland County Distribution Hub on Feb. 15, 2024. Over 150 supporters, funders and local officials attended the event and had the opportunity to tour the new facility located at at 201 Columbia Mall Blvd., Ste. 109 in Columbia. The […]
This Spring semester saw University of South Carolina Columbia School of Medicine students in the kitchen for their Culinary Medicine elective. “I’m so glad to be back in the kitchen, and even gladder that it was to be leading this incredible group of 4th year medical students,” said Kelly Duane, FoodShare SOuth Carolina’s Director of […]