Resource Library

Understanding the Connection

Here you can find information on the connection between food + health, out partners in advocacy, and more.

The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) improves the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions.

The North Carolina Alliance for Health (NCAH) is an independent, statewide, nonpartisan coalition of individuals and organizations that works to convene, mobilize, support, and empower partners to advance equitable policies that reduce health disparities, prevent chronic disease, and promote health.
North Carolina’s State Nutrition Action Coalition (SNAC) is a state-level collaborative with active representation from state agencies and nonprofits that implement the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs. Together, the SNAC partnering organizations reach people throughout their life span, providing food benefits, nutrition education, healthy community changes, and obesity prevention services to reduce food insecurity and improve the quality of life of North Carolinians.

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division leads the state emergency management program by supporting local authorities to minimize the loss of life and property from all-hazard events.

The North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network (NCIDR) is a collaborative of public, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. We amplify community voice and advocate for inclusive decision-making and equitable outcomes in planning for, recovering from, and making our communities more resilient to disasters.
North Carolina Emergency Management Division is leading a whole-of-community approach to build a prepared North Carolina.

Palmetto Table Portraits documents stories from families around the state on summer food needs – county by county, family by family, in their own words.

Feeding America has provided a tool called Map the Meal Gap as a way to show local food insecurity and food costs to improve our understanding of people and places facing hunger. This interactive map shows annual food insecurity estimates for the overall population and children in every county, congressional district, and state.
The USDA is responsible for climate, agriculture, and food priorities nationwide. They understand that poor nutrition is a leading cause of illness in the U.S. and work to alleviate it using public policy, the best available science, and effective management

MyFriendBen is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations by making it easy to understand and access government benefits, tax credits and nonprofit programs.

Health Palmetto is building a better South Carolina, together. Unifying and mobilizing organizations working on healthy eating and active living efforts in South Carolina. We’re proud to serve on the coalition’s Leadership Team. Learn how we’re accomplishing our mission in our latest impact report.
Food is Medicine South Carolina is a coalition of state government agencies, nonprofit organizations, higher education, health systems, and health care providers in South Carolina. Together, they collaborate on health initiatives that help build an equitable, accessible, and economically diverse, local food system in our state!
Cover South Carolina seeks to increase access to healthcare to improve the productivity of the workforce.
Remember the food pyramid? No more. Meet MyPlate, the official symbol of the five food groups. You can learn how to incorporate MyPlate, and other healthy habits through the 5210SC camagin. Use the brand new cook book and connect with your family over a new recipe!

Blue Cross NC Foundation supported Food Insight Group and Seeds of Change to conduct research of Healthy Food Prescription programs in North Carolina in order to identify active programs, outline the diversity of operational approaches, and report on elements needed to grow the Healthy Food Prescription movement. You can review and download the report here.
The main objective of the NC State Extension is to “promote the production, marketing, and consumption of food grown and caught within North Carolina.” Find a brief overview of services and programs offered through this program here.

Learn more about what Feeding the Carolinas does in a crisis + how you can prepare for one.