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Increasing Access During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we operate and collaborate with partners, communities, and youth. We transitioned into a remote team, pivoted some of our work to focus on the increase in food insecurity, helped our grantees navigate a new way of project implementation, and created a virtual model for youth engagement. Learn about our impact on communities across South Carolina…

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ADVOCACY

  • Food insecurity takes center stage during COVID-19 pandemic
  • SC Approved to Implement Online Food Purchasing with SNAP Benefits; DSS Approves Healthy Bucks Increase
  • Coalitions Should Help Guide Nutrition and Physical Activity Back-to-School Plans
  • ESMMSC Funds Food Insecurity Initiatives, Creates Interactive Local Food Sources Map
  • Hunger in a Time of Crisis: Technical Assistance is Just as Important as Financial Assistance

LET’S GO 3.0 PROJECT

  • Pelzer church is making a difference in the community
  • High School Students Help Increase Breakfast Participation at White Knoll
  • Nearly $31,000 Awarded to 8 Communities
  • Keystone Substance Abuse Services Completes Walking Trail Loop

THE HYPE PROJECT

  • 9 AME churches get funded for The HYPE Project
  • Columbia youth lead healthy changes at Pine Grove AME Church
  • Virtual Youth Summit: A Successful First
  • Pandemic Presents Challenges and Opportunities for HYPE Teams
  • Re-Imagining Program Delivery To Students During COVID-19

COVID-19 PANDEMIC MINI-GRANTS

  • Lancaster County Food Desert Gets Temporary Relief
  • Neighbor Network ‘Mutual Aid’ Answers Community Calls for Help
  • Spartanburg Families Receive a Helping, Healthy Lift
  • Pee Dee Farmers Market Helps Feed Mullins Community
  • National Action Network Chapter Focuses on 29203 Community in Columbia
  • Food Desert Neighborhoods in Greenville Impacted by COVID-19, Increased Food Insecurity
  • American Indian Organization Helps Western Orangeburg County Get Food
  • St. Helena Island Group Hosts Juneteenth Food Giveaway Event
  • Gullah Geechee Partners Prepare and Deliver Hot Meals During Pandemic
  • Colleton County Community Comes Together to Feed Residents Facing Food Insecurity
  • Loris Community Impacted Heavily by COVID-19
  • Lowcountry Street Grocery Turns to Partners to Reach Homebound

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION

  • ESMMSC Staff tackle equity, inclusion, and diversity through USC’s Welcome Table
  • Statement from Eat Smart Move More South Carolina on racism, disparities, and inequities
  • Race Equity Resources
  • ESMMSC Board and Staff Create New Strategic Plan

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Recent Posts

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  • Focus on Nutrition at the USDA: Nominate Rep. Marcia Fudge for USDA Secretary
  • Keystone Substance Abuse Services Completes Walking Trail Loop
  • Options for Action Gets a Pinterest-like Look
  • Liz Duda: Perspectives I Have Developed of Racial Equity and Ways Forward
  • Pandemic Presents Challenges and Opportunities for HYPE Teams

About Us

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to advance community-led change to reduce obesity, by making the healthy choice the easy choice for every South Carolinian.

Email: info@eatsmartmovemoresc.org

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Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-667-9810
Fax: 803-708-8116

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