The governor is directing DSS to submit a waiver request to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Supervisor Greta Avery says the federally funded “Child and Adult-Care Food Program” aims to promote healthier eating by reimbursing local child and adult care centers, child care homes, after school programs, and emergency shelters that offer healthy meals and snacks.
Farmers in South Carolina have started to take advantage of a crop program provided by both the United States Department of Agriculture, as well as the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Avocado lovers listen up, your favorite super food could soon be in short supply.
Meat from a diary cow that tested positive for H5N1 Bird Flu virus did not enter the food supply.
A consumer watchdog group wants the popular snack kit ‘Lunchables’ removed from school lunch programs because of excessive sodium.
Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children
Lexington School District Two is also offering students throughout the district free breakfast and lunch in the upcoming school year.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will begin next month on June 1st. The Department of Social Services says there is an increase in benefits for this year. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is federally funded and is administered by DSS who partners with the USDA and senior serving organizations to get the job done….
Corn prices could see some improvement at grocery stores—the USDA has released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates.
