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FOOD SYSTEM RESOURCES RELATED TO COVID-19 RESPONSE

The emergence of COVID-19 is impacting many aspects of South Carolina's food system. Below are some links to resources you may find useful during this challenging time. Please contact us you have resources to add to this page.

For All

Center for Disease Control
- COVID-19 Resources
- Página Principal de la Enfermedad del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Lowcountry Local First - Helping our local businesses during the pandemic
SC Department of Employment and Workforce Website
Local Progress - Policy Recommendations Highlighting Equity in Response to COVID-19
Food Law and Policy Clinic/National Sustainable Agriculture Organization - Support for Local and Regional Food Systems in COVID-19 Response
Food Access and Resource Center (FRAC) - COVID-19 Updates, Federal Policy Updates
Clemson Cooperative Extension - Food System & Safety Resources for COVID-19
Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences - Upstate Food Access Map

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 - Mu nicipal 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

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

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

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

For Food Workers

Food Chain Workers Alliance

Funding Opportunities

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