When COVID-19 hit, Gullah Geechee organizations came to the rescue of those in need of food due to unemployment, school closures, and other causes of food insecurity.
Impact
Gullah Geechee Partners Prepare and Deliver Hot Meals During Pandemic
The Gullah Geechee people aren’t strangers to living off the land and consuming fresh, locally grown produce.
Colleton County Community Comes Together to Feed Residents Facing Food Insecurity
Christian-based organizations across the state have stepped up their mission-driven work to help their communities in times of crisis.
Lowcountry Street Grocery Turns to Partners to Reach Homebound
Food deserts can be found almost anywhere in South Carolina, including popular metropolitan areas like North Charleston.
ESMMSC Funds Food Insecurity Initiatives, Creates Interactive Local Food Sources Map
Through a One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response grant, 40 communities were funded to provide healthy foods to communities and to create an interactive map to help families find healthy food sources.
Columbia youth lead healthy changes at Pine Grove AME Church
The HYPE Team worked with leadership to adopt policies and get healthy.
Pelzer church is making a difference in the community
Shady Grove Baptist Church is changing the food landscape for members, visitors, and the community.
9 AME churches get funded for The HYPE Project
Youth will engage with local leaders to implement strategic work.
The HYPE Project is expanding into the 7th District AME Church
ESMMSC is partnering with the AME Church to help teens become champions for change.