Food Security
Coalition
Bringing together community members and food system partners to improve access to healthy, sufficient, and culturally meaningful food.
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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
We support programs that ensure children have consistent access to nutritious food from infancy through the school years. Through our Formula Bank, we help bridge the gap between birth and WIC enrollment by providing short-term formula assistance for families in need. During the school year, Backpack Programs provide weekend meals to students across Greenville County, helping fill the gap when school meals aren’t available. And through Summer Break Café, we expand and promote summer meal sites so children can continue accessing food and supportive spaces when school is out.
Access to Healthy Food
We expand access to affordable, healthy food by connecting healthcare, local farmers, and families. Through Food is Medicine initiatives, pediatric patients experiencing food insecurity receive fresh produce and support navigating SNAP and other resources. At the same time, our Farmers’ Market Food Access Programs increase purchasing power for SNAP participants, making fruits and vegetables more accessible in communities where healthy options can be harder to find.
Emergency Food Systems
We strengthen Greenville County’s emergency food network by investing in pantry training and technical assistance that equips food pantries with the tools and systems needed to improve access to nutritious food. By building a stronger, more connected pantry ecosystem, we help ensure communities are better prepared. Through coordinated Emergency Food Response Planning, we also bring partners together to align efforts, improve communication, and respond efficiently when disasters or disruptions occur.
Get involved!
- Attend quarterly Coalition Partner Meetings to see what we are up to and share community feedback. Email Susan Frantz for more information.
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