490,000. That’s Feeding America’s estimated number of South Carolinians facing hunger + food insecurity (lack of access to enough food to live a healthy lifestyle).

In an effort to serve the state’s families facing food insecurity, students of Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences + the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Environmental Affairs joined forces to create a statewide Food Access Map.

The map

The map features 900+ locations across 46 counties of food pantries and resources, with each point including information about their hours, contact details, and how to prepare for a visit to each location (read: bring an ID or fill out an application). Users can also find DHEC + South Carolina Department of Social Services office locations.

The inspiration

The concept of the statewide map was inspired by an Upstate-specific food map also created by Clemson's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences in partnership with United Way and Ten at the Top in 2020, featuring nearly 400 providers across 10 counties.

Upstate Food Access Mao | Screenshot via Clemson University

Add your organization

Clemson says it's statewide food access map is "by no means complete." If you’re a local food agency that would like to be added, send them an email.