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https://www.wistv.com/2025/10/10/columbia-organizations-face-challenges-tracking-hunger/ “Food insecurity is getting worse in South Carolina,” said Omme-Salma Rahemtullah, FoodShare SC Executive Director. “Not only are more people food insecure, but the type of food insecurity they’re suffering is worse than it was before,” she said.“So, that’s the kind of data that this report is able to demonstrate to us. States can’t […]
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 […]
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 […]