Help us grow Anderson area food access

South Carolina Community Loan Fund is now accepting applications for Feeding Innovation Anderson.

Feeding Innovation is a program designed to give healthy food entrepreneurs the skills they need to start or expand their operations. Participants enroll in an 8-week course led by instructors from Clemson Extension. At the end of the course, participants have an opportunity to pitch their business plan to a panel of judges for a chance to win $12,500 in seed capital.

You can help Feeding Innovation increase its impact by ensuring the community is aware of this program. Forward this email to your network, share the program flyer with contacts who might want to take this opportunity, or spread the word on social media. Let's work together to make sure that Upstate healthy food entrepreneurs know this unique educational and networking opportunity is coming to Anderson soon!

The deadline to apply to participate in Feeding Innovation Anderson is April 18th. Applicants should contact Anna Lewin at anna@sccommunityloanfund.org.

Food Policy Council Update

Apply to Join the SC Food Policy Council Board

The purpose of the SC Food Policy Council (SCFPC) is to advance the consumption and production of healthy foods in South Carolina through education and strategic policy planning. Individuals interested in applying to serve on the Board should apply using the link above.

Food Hub Follow Up

Food Hub Follow Up: Taking the Next Steps

Monday, April 16th | 2PM - 5PM

This session will include a recap of the previous meetings (if you were unable to attend those events, here's your chance to catch up!), updates from food system stakeholders, visioning and asset mapping on food system infrastructure, and more. RSVP at the link above.

Since 2004, we have provided 329 loans for $45.7 million in financing that facilitated more than $326.6 million in community development projects; we financed 2,034 housing units, 11 healthy food outlets, 11 community facilities, and 20 community businesses, creating or retaining 3,116 jobs and providing a safe, affordable place to call home for 5,085 individuals and families.