Earlier this year, SCFPC members were given the opportunity to complete a survey to provide input on creating subcommittees. Based on these surveys, the SCFPC Board of Directors identified 6 potential areas on which those subcommittees could focus. In lieu of our next Quarterly General Membership Meeting, which would normally be held in January 2022, SCFPC will be facilitating discussions around each of these topic areas to explore whether to establish a formal subcommittee. All SCFPC members are encouraged to participate in as many of these discussions as they would like. Follow the links below to register. |
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Health, Planning, and Transportation January 13 at 9am Register for this meeting Food Access and Insecurity January 27 from 1-2pm Register for this meeting Strengthening Nutrition Assistance Programs February 3 from 11am-12:30pm Register for this meeting Distribution, Local Food Infrastructure and Production February 3 from 1-2:30pm Register for this meeting Nutrition and Health Education Date and time TBD in the New Year Stay tuned for registration info! Racial Equity Date and time TBD in the New Year Stay tuned for registration info! |
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Looking back at the South Carolina Food Policy Council in 2021 |
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Meetings We had 4 quarterly meetings and we now have a total of 142 general members. |
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Carrie Draper, Co-chair UofSC Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior Alissa Duncan, Co-chair Spartanburg Food System Coalition Partners for Active Living Florence Anoruo SC State University Michael Brown Roots of Life Cafe, Farms, and Gardens Guillermo Espinosa Alianza Latina of the Midlands Central Midlands Council of Governments Phillip Ford Wholespire |
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Ken Harven South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development Matt Kneece Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Miko Pickett Pick 42 Foundation Kyle Player Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship, SC Department of Agriculture Gregory Sprouse Central Midlands Council of Governments Brian Wheat South Carolina Small Business Development Centers |
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Farewell to Carrie Thank you, Carrie, for seven years of service and leadership on the state food policy council! Carrie has guided the council during its transformation, including strategic planning and expansion to general membership. Although she has completed her term as co-chair, Carrie will remain active in the council as a general member! |
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We are excited to announce the following board member positions for 2022: Chair: Alissa Duncan Vice Chair: Miko Pickett Secretary: Gregory Sprouse |
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2022 Community Garden Grant Applications Now Open! |
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Applications are now open! SCACED has partnered with the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) in a Health Equity Initiative to address COVID-19 health disparities among high-risk and underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents. South Carolina’s Health Equity Initiative is part of a national project by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supported by funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
One of the objectives is to make available twenty (20) single grant awards in the amount of $3,000.00 for the establishment and expansion of community gardens in low-income, rural communities. The Community Garden grants will offer training paired with funding to support minority and veteran producers in furthering the production of fruits and vegetables as an important source of fresh food and nutrition to communities lacking access to locally grown produce.
SCACED is also hosting a virtual pre-application workshop for potential applicants on Thursday, January 13, 2022, where SCACED will walk through the steps of this year's applications process.
Click here to register for the workshop.
**The deadline to apply is Friday, January 28, 2022.** |
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Food is Medicine South Carolina Following their strategic planning retreat in October, the Food is Medicine SC committee of the SC Food Policy Council has established seven subcommittees to carry out its goals and objectives. Each subcommittee has a lead or co-leads, and reoccurring meeting times have been established for 2022. The larger Food is Medicine SC committee will meet quarterly in 2022. |
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A picture of the subcommittees is above. For more information about a specific subcommittee or the general Food is Medicine SC Committee, contact Amy Weaver at teixeira@mailbox.sc.edu. |
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Send us your News, Updates, and Stories! |
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Do you have interesting news, updates, or stories to share? SCFPC is seeking contributions from members to feature in our quarterly newsletter. Please send any news, updates, or stories that you would like to be considered for inclusion in the next quarterly newsletter to scfoodpolicycouncil@gmail.com. |
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