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…
Read about our successes
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