Food is Medicine
South Carolina
Nutrition is Non-Negotiable.
What We Do
Food is medicine approaches integrate nutrition into healthcare through partnerships between healthcare systems and community food organizations. In South Carolina, these coordinated programs help screen patients for food needs, connect them to resources and support families in managing or preventing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, pregnancy-related health issues and behavioral health challenges—recognizing nutritious food as a critical foundation for better health outcomes.
Wholespire serves as the backbone organization for the Food is Medicine SC coalition, providing coordination, infrastructure and administrative support.
Our Vision
We envision a South Carolina where:
- Nutrition is recognized as a fundamental component of healthcare.
- Food is Medicine programs are scaled statewide.
- There are close partnerships between healthcare and food system organizations, prioritizing access to healthy foods.
- Policy supports sustainable, long‑term investment in nutrition security.
- Every South Carolinian has access to the food they need for good health.
This is the future we are building, together. And we believe, unequivocally, that Nutrition is Non‑Negotiable.
Our Story
The importance of food and nutrition security is rising. Learn how our movement came to be and where we’re going next.
Our Partners
Food is Medicine SC is possible because of our partners. Meet them here!
Our Efforts
Together, we are aligning priorities, exchanging insights and coordinating strategies that amplify our collective impact.
Upcoming Events
Food Is Medicine Conference 2026
June 1-2, 2026
Washington, D.C.
Join 800+ leaders at FIMCON 2026, a new national Food is Medicine conference in Washington, D.C. This is Food is Medicine by Food is Medicine people.
Quarterly Meeting
June 9, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Virtual
Join our discussion with insights from national Food is Medicine leaders, highlights from South Carolina organizations making local impact and updates on learning opportunities and ways to get involved in advocacy.
Annual Meeting
Dec. 10, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
R2i2 Conference Center
Join around 200 policymakers, practitioners, leaders and advocates to learn, connect and collaborate in Columbia, South Carolina.
Join the
Food is Medicine South Carolina Movement
Nutrition is non-negotiable! Help make it a priority in healthcare. Reach out to join our movement today!
