South Carolina Child Nutrition Programs
South Carolina provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in South Carolina.
Child Nutrition Programs in South Carolina
In South Carolina the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:
South Carolina CACFP
Manager
South Carolina Department of Social Services
1535 Confederate Avenue
Post Office Box 1520
Columbia, South Carolina 29202
Phone: 803-898-0958
Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in South Carolina call the contact number above or contact the South Carolina Department of Education, the South Carolina Department of Health or the South Carolina child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.
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Additional Areas of Interest
South Carolina Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.
South Carolina Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.
South Carolina WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.
South Carolina Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.
South Carolina Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.
South Carolina child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.
South Carolina Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.
We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.
Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself