Coordinating partners to ensure an efficient and effective food response during times of crisis or disaster.
Food Security
Coalition
Bringing together community members and food system partners to improve access to healthy, sufficient, and culturally meaningful food.
Coalition Priorities
The Food Security Coalition brings together partners committed to ensuring that everyone in Greenville County can access healthy, affordable food — regardless of zip code or circumstance. Together, we work on strategies that meet urgent needs while building a more resilient local food system for the future.
Child Food Security
Supporting programs that ensure children have access to nutritious food when school is out.
Summer Break Cafe
Expanding and promoting summer meal sites to ensure kids have access to food and support when school is out.
Backpack Programs
Ensuring all Greenville County students have weekend meals through backpack food programs.
Access to Healthy Food
Expanding options for afffordable, healthy food in communities where access is limited.
Healthy Bucks
Boosting affordability and access to fruits and vegetables through Healthy Bucks.
Grocery Store Access
Expanding affordability and accessibility of nutritious and healthy foods in smaller retail outlets.
Community Gardens
Supporting community gardens that nourish both people and neighborhoods.
Food Pantry Ecosystem
Building a stronger pantry network to improve access to nutritious food and streamlined operations.
Pantry Training & Technical Assistance
Equipping pantries with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to serve their communities more efficiently.
Infrastructure & Access
Supporting pantries with cold storage, accessibility tools, and other infrastructure that expands access.
Food is Medicine
Integrating food-based interventions into healthcare to improve health outcomes and reduce chronic disease.
Food Resource Navigator
Funded by LiveWell, a dedicated food resource navigator at Prisma Health helps families access essential resources and reduce food insecurity.
Produce Prescription Program
Connecting pediatric patients experiencing food insecurity with fresh produce boxes, SNAP benefits, and other resources.
Formula Bank
Bridging the gap between birth and WIC with short-term formula assistance for families in need.
Resilient Food Systems
Strengthening the local food system through long-term planning and collaborative emergency response.
Food System Resiliency Plan
Creating a long-term plan to strengthen Greenville County’s food system.
Emergency Food Management
GET INVOLVED!
- Attend quarterly Coalition Partner Meetings to see what we are up to and share community feedback. Email Susan Frantz for more information.
- Keep up with the work by subscribing to our newsletter below and @livewellgreenville on social media.
