The University of South Carolina has been selected to participate in the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.
The commitment was announced at a White House event Tuesday (Feb. 27) featuring Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
Why it matters: The university joins 140 organizations – including nonprofit and philanthropic groups, health systems and local governments – in taking action to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases across the nation by 2030.
- College students are more likely to experience food insecurity than the general U.S. adult population.
What’s next: USC has pledged to enhance infrastructure to address basic needs and food insecurity across campus. Planned activities include…
- Increasing staffing for the university’s coordinated care network
- Implementing software to better manage operations of the Gamecock CommUnity Shop, USC’s hub for food, clothing and other necessities
- Partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank to ensure a reliable stream of food donations
- Renovating the CommUnity Shop to make a more welcoming space for community members in need.