Pandemic Presents Challenges and Opportunities for HYPE Teams
October 13, 2020
AME HYPE teams made adjustments during the pandemic to continue their healthy eating and active living projects.
FoodShare Coming to Lancaster County
October 13, 2020
Food insecurity in Lancaster County will become less of an issue for many residents.
Community Leader Spotlight: Pam Spivey, Eat Smart Move More Kershaw County
October 13, 2020
The Kershaw County chapter chair is retiring after positively impacting the health of her community for 20 plus years.
ESMMSC Board and Staff Create New Strategic Plan
October 13, 2020
ESMMSC’s core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are a driving force behind the new strategic plan.
Re-Imaging Program Delivery To Students During COVID-19
October 13, 2020
The two-part webinar series provided insight on how to deliver school-based youth programming during the pandemic.
Hunger in a Time of crisis: Technical Assistance is Just as Important as Financial Assistance
September 17, 2020
Even during a pandemic, ESMMSC staff continue to provide technical assistance to coalitions and partners for the health and well-being of South Carolinians.
Lancaster County Food Desert Gets Temporary Relief
September 17, 2020
Like so many rural areas in South Carolina, the Town of Heath Springs in Lancaster County experiences the hardships of being in a food desert and not having easy access to healthy food.
Neighbor Network ‘Mutual Aid’ Answers Community Calls for Help
September 17, 2020
Mutual Aid teamed up with Tienda Latina Pasabien to help the Latino community get food during the pandemic.
Spartanburg Families Receive a Helping, Healthy Lift
September 17, 2020
Volunteers joined Rep. Henderson-Myers and event organizers to hand out boxes and bags of produce and vouchers for $10 at the Hub City Farmers’ Market.
Pee Dee Farmers Market Helps Feed Mullins Community
September 17, 2020
The USDA classifies Mullins as a food desert, which means many families were already lacking access to fresh, healthy, and affordable foods, but COVID-19 made the situation worse.