We are actively engaged in advocating with our SC State House legislators to include health in all policies.
Advocacy & Policy
Ask your State Representative to Support Healthy School Meals for All
House Bill 5022 seeks to give all public school students breakfast and lunch each school day at no cost to families!
Legislative wins set the stage for increased access to nutritious food for all South Carolinians
Now that the legislative session is over, we have reason to celebrate wins addressing healthy eating and active living for all South Carolinians.
Action Alert: Support Senate Budget Proviso 1.68 to address student hunger
The State Senate placed a proviso in their budget that would allow public school students access to free school meals. Proviso 1.68 would require schools to provide free meals to all students who are eligible under the Community Eligibility Program; this would have a...
Action Alert: Let’s get Healthy Bucks & SNAP System Requests in the SC Senate Budget
You answered our call for help with securing funding in the SC House budget for the SC Department of Social Service’s (DSS) Healthy Bucks program. Now, we need your help with ensuring Healthy Bucks and an upgrade to the SNAP processing system are included in the SC...
Action Alert: Let’s get the Healthy Bucks proviso passed!
Tell the SC House Ways and Means Healthcare Subcommittee by tomorrow, January 25, to support Healthy Bucks.
New board policy opens KCSD elementary playgrounds and walking areas to the community
Options for safe physical activity and safe places to play have increased in Kershaw County, thanks to a newly adopted open community use policy.
Legislators, Governor Raise Healthy Bucks Food Program Limit
Thousands of SNAP recipients will get extra help purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at their farmer’s market.
SC Legislators, Governor Address School Food Debt
The second year of our two-year Legislative Session came to an end with a big bang! A bill signed into law will prevent schools from using debt collectors. Read more legislative news.