Food Insecurity Resources

Funding Opportunities

• Paycheck Protection Program website
• Paycheck Protection Program Borrowers Fact Sheet
• Midlands Community Response Fund
• Lowcountry Community Response Fund
• Coastal Community Relief & Recovery Fund
• CSRA Emergency Response Fund
• Community Foundation of Greenville Relief Fund
• No Kid Hungry Grant Supports Feeding Programs during Coronavirus Outbreak
• Apply for Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• CrossRoads Critical Response Fund
• One South Carolina Fund

Guidelines

• Best Practices for Non-Congregate Feeding During School Closure or Dismissal Due to a Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (ESMMSC)
• Guidance for Communities and Faith-Based Organizations (CDC)
• Meeting Students’ Nutritional Needs During a Pandemic A Resource for School Superintendents (Food Research & Action Center website)
• Memo on COVID-19 & Health and Nutrition (SC Department of Education website)
• COVID-19-Operational Guidelines & Tips for Markets (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association website)
• Child Nutrition Program Meal Service during COVID-19 Outbreaks (USDA website)
• COVID-19 Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Meal Delivery Using Existing Authority (USDA website)
• Maximizing WIC’s Role in Supporting Health, Food Security, and Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Opportunities for Action (Food Research & Action Center website)
• Farmers Markets Respond to COVID-19 — Best Practices, Examples, and Resources (Farmers Market Coalition)
• COVID-19 Constituent Service Resources

Food Systems Resources

• The Disaster Relief Playbook for Shared and Commercial Kitchens (The Food Corridor website)
• COVID-19-Operational Guidelines & Tips for Markets (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association website)
• Food System Resilience in a time of crisis: considerations and resources for the community (Nikki Seibert Kelley website)
• Farmers Markets Respond to COVID-19 — Best Practices, Examples, and Resources (Farmers Market Coalition)

Data

• Overall Food Insecurity & Food Cost in the U.S. (Feeding America)
• Addressing Hunger Among LGBT Seniors (MAZON)
• Response to Growing Food Insecurity on American Campuses (MAZON)
• Keeping America’s Commitment: Ensuring Our Veterans Are Food Secure (MAZON)
• The Economic and Anti-Hunger Value of SNAP (California Association of Food Banks)

Statewide & Local Activity

• Healthy Food Sources in South Carolina  (Add a location here)
• SC School Food Sites (SC Department of Education)
• Where to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More! (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association)

Actividad Estatal & Local

• Fuentes alimenticias saludables en Carolina del Sur