FOOD SYSTEM RESOURCES RELATED TO COVID-19 RESPONSE

For Food Policy Councils

• University of South Carolina SNAP-Ed - How Food Policy Councils can Support the Community during COVID-19

• Healthy Food Policy Project - Municipal ​COVID-19 Food Access Policies

• Food Policy Networks

  • ​COVID-19 Resources and Shared Practices for FPCs

  • Webinar Roundtable Discussion: Food policy councils and COVID-19​

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For Farmers​

• CDC and US Department of Labor - Interim Guidance for Agriculture Workers and Employers

• Michigan State University Extension - Legislación para Agricultores y Trabajadores Agrícolas

• SC Department of Agriculture

  • ​Coronavirus Updates

  • Guidelines for Farmers Markets During the COVID-19 Outbreak

• Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA)

  • ​Coronavirus Resources for farmers, consumers, and farmers market managers

  • COVID-19 Farmers Market Advocacy Toolkit

• South Carolina Farm Bureau - COVID-19 Resources for Farmers

• RAFI-USA - Alternate sales options for direct to market farmers

• National Young Farmers Coalition

  • ​Young Farmers COVID-19 Response

  • Guide to Direct Sales Software Platforms

• SCFPC - Food Safety Guidelines for Farmers and Farmworkers

• NC State Extension -  COVID-19 FAQ for Farmers Markets: Steps for Markets & Market Managers

• Farmers Market Coalition -  Farmers Markets Respond to COVID-19 — Best Practices, Examples, and Resources

• Center for Agriculture and Food Systems -  Face Mask Requirements and the ADA

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Food Access

• Wholespire

  • Food Insecurity Resources

  • ​Best Practices for Non-congregate Food Distribution During a School Closure or Dismissal Due to a Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

  • SC Food Banks and Farmers Markets (Click on your county tab to view information)​

• Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation - Donating Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency

• USDA

  • ​Child Nutrition Program Meal Service During COVID-19 Outbreaks

  • COVID-19 Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Meal Delivery Using Existing Authority

• SC Department of Education - South Carolina School Food Sites​

• FRAC

  • ​Meeting Students' Needs During a Pandemic

  • Maximizing WIC's Role in Supporting Food Security, and Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Feeding America​

  • Feeding America's Broad Response​

• Leah's Pantry - COVID-19 Food Distribution Resources​

• SC DHEC - WIC Nutrition Program updates due to COVID-19

• Appleseed Legal Justice Center

  • SNAP Benefit Updates for SNAP Clients

  • COVID-19 Policy Updates: Emergency Supplemental SNAP Payments in March & April 2020

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For Consumers

• University of South Carolina SNAP-Ed - Local Farms and Businesses Accepting Federal Assistance during COVID-19

• CFSA​ - How to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More

• SC Department of Agriculture - Find Local Farm Fresh Food During COVID-19

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For Food Workers

• Food Chain Workers Alliance

  • Website​

  • Food Worker Resources

  • WE ARE NOT DISPOSABLE: Food Workers Organizing on the COVID Frontlines

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Funding Opportunities

• National Farm to School Network - COVID-19 Relief Fund

• No Kid Hungry Grant Supports Feeding Programs during Coronavirus Outbreak

• Apply for Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• CrossRoads Critical Response Fund

• Midlands Community Response Fund

• Resilient Columbia Economic Stabilization Program

• Lowcountry Community Response Fund

• Coastal Community Relief & Recovery Fund

• Community Foundation of Greenville Relief Fund

• US Small Business Administration

  • Paycheck Protection Program and Borrower Information Sheet

  • Apply for Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)