OUR MISSION
The SC Food Policy Council strives to advance the production and consumption of healthy foods in South Carolina through education and strategic policy planning.
ABOUT THE COUNCIL
Beginning in March 2005, volunteers formed a steering committee to begin the discussion and exploration of creating a statewide food policy council that would work towards the improvement and expansion of healthier and more informed food choices by South Carolinians. As a result of the steering committee findings, on March 17, 2006, the SC Food Policy Council (SCFPC) held its first general membership meeting and continued to meet throughout the year.
SCFPC serves as a forum for members to share their concerns as well as their progress on related programs and initiatives that are related to the food system in South Carolina. The networking opportunities and the information shared at these meetings have greatly benefited many of the members of the Council as they work towards the goals of continued growth, promotion and protection of a healthy agricultural industry, a safe and plentiful food supply, and a vibrant food system in South Carolina.
Board Members
Alissa R. Duncan, Chair
PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well
Miko Pickett, Vice Chair
Pick 42 Foundation
Florence Anoruo, Member
SC State University
Michael Brown, Member
Roots of Life Cafe, Farms, and Gardens
Bonita Clemons, Member
Bonita Global and Diane's Call
Guillermo Espinosa, Member
Alianza Latina of the Midlands
Central Midlands Council of Governments
Phillip Ford, Member
Wholespire
Ken Harven, Member
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
Jim Johnson, Non-voting Member
South Carolina State Small Business Development Center
Matt Kneece, Member
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
Alison Pierce, Non-voting Member
South Carolina Food Hub Network
Kyle Player, Member
Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship, South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Nikki Seibert Kelly, Non-voting Member
Wit Meets Grit, Growing Local SC
Gregory Sprouse, Secretary
Central Midlands Council of Governments
Meg Stanley, Non-voting Member
Wholespire
Brian Wheat
South Carolina Small Business Development Centers
Staff
Ashley Page
Zach Herrnstadt
Amy Weaver