The South Carolina Food Security Council (Council) was established by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2023. Under Proviso 34.70 of the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the Council shall:

• Examine state agency programs addressing food insecurity in S.C. through monetary benefits or meal services covering infants through senior citizens.
• Identify gaps in services, especially for the most vulnerable populations.
• Make recommendations on improvements to existing services and additional programs.

A report of recommendations was submitted to the legislature on January 31, 2024. The Council is now dissolved. 

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Council Members

• Dr. Rhea Bentley, South Carolina State University-Public Service Activities
• Virgie Chambers, South Carolina Department of Education
• Amber Gillum, South Carolina Department of Social Services
• Rowan Goodrich, South Carolina Department on Aging
• Dr. Tarana Khan, Clemson University-Public Service Activities
• Dr. Kevin Wessinger, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• Bentley White, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
• Chris Whitmire, South Carolina Department of Agriculture

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Meetings

The Council

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Meeting Videos Playlist

Resources

The following provides overarching resources related to the work of the South Carolina Food Security Council.

Planning Documents

• Draft Stakeholder Recommendations from the September 28, 2023, Council Meeting Presenters (.xlsx)
• Maryland Food System Resiliency Council Report 2022 (pdf)
• Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council Annual Report 2022 (pdf)