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COMMITTEES

The SC Food Policy Council recently developed new committees that are focused on different substantive topics of interest within the food system. The goal of having committees is to collectively develop a robust state-level food equity policy platform. 

Branding and Communications

This is a cross-cutting committee that will provide structure and guidance for internal and external communications on behalf of the SC Food Policy Council.

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Weatherly Thomas,

Committee Lead

Planning and Transportation

The committee is centered around the intersection of public health with planning and transportation. The committee will  focus on both food access and physical activity.

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Gregory Sprouse, 

Committee Lead

Equity Within

the Food System

This is a cross-cutting committee that will guide how racial equity will be centered within the SC Food Policy Council to ensure a more equitable and healthy food system in SC.

Brenda Hughes & Ivan Segura, Committee Co-Leads

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Strengthening Nutrition Assistance Programs

This committee works on nutrition program advocacy and policy change bringing together advocates, users/community members and state administrators.

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Cate Tedford,

Committee Lead

SC Local Food Committee

 Participants will discuss and prioritize the gaps, challenges and opportunities in the SC local food system (farm & garden to table) relating to food systems. This committee provides a clarify the role that the Rural Resource Coalition of SC plays in bridging the gaps and decreasing the impact of the challenges.

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Ken Harvin, Matt Kneece, and Courtney Watson

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Upcoming Committee Meetings

Please contact committee leads for more information on upcoming meeting dates and times.

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