The resources below are intended for use by staff members of the South Carolina Department on Aging and the South Carolina Aging Network. If you are a member of the public who is in need of nutrition resources and has reached this page in error, please visit our public page at aging.sc.gov/nutrition.
FOOD ACCESS
SC Nutrition Action Coalition: Food and Nutrition Programs
Join! SC Food Policy Council and Local and Regional Food Policy Councils
SC Food Bank Regional/County List (Excel .xlsx)
Healthy Bucks Flyer With Vendor Client Card
Food Pantry Resources
How to Start a Food Pantry - Montana
AARP How to Organize a Food Drive (English)
AARP How to Organize a Food Drive (Spanish)
Lowcountry Food Bank Video - Wellness Pantry Overview
SNAP Resources
SC AAA Regional Senior SNAP Application Assistance Process
FOOD SAFETY
Food Safety Logs
- Cooler Temperature Log (Word .docx)
- Freezer Temperature Log (Word .docx)
- Sanitizer Testing Log (Word .docx)
- Thermometer Testing Log (Word .docx)
- Home-Delivered Meals Temperature Testing Log (Word .docx)
Food Safety Training
- ServSafe Food Safety Training Posters and Quizzes 2020 (.zip Archive)
- SCDOA Food Safety Presentation 2021
- SCDOA Food Safety Training Recording
- National Food Safety Month - Comprehensive Chart - Food Safety Basics
- National Food Safety Month - How and Why Food Safety Regulations Are Made
- National Food Safety Month - On Food Time and Temperature
- National Food Safety Month - The Secrets to Building a Strong Food Safety Culture
- National Food Safety Month - Food Cooking Policy - Time and Temperature
- National Food Safety Month - Why We Wash Our Hands
- National Food Safety Month - Common Health Code Violations
- National Food Safety Month - Health Inspections and Violations
Food Safety Resources
- SCDHEC Regulation 61-25 Retail Food Establishments
- SCDHEC Retail Food Grade Lookup Tool
- ServSafe Website - Manager and Food Handler Programs
- EPA Disinfectants for COVID-19
- SCDHEC Retail Food Establishment Employee Health Policy Tool
- Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook
- Digital Thermometer Sample
Foodborne Illness Complaints
AAA to ensure providers are aware of the prompt handling and referral of a suspected foodborne illness disease outbreak.
- Assist the individual(s) in obtaining medical treatment.
- If available, label any refrigerate suspected food items until appropriate health authorities are contacted.
- Provider should notify the AAA of the suspected disease outbreak.
- Procedures should include which personnel (either AAA or provider) will be responsible for reporting the incident to SCDHEC.
File a Food Safety Complaint about a SC Food Service at the SCDHEC Online Complaint Portal
SCDHEC Telephone line for Foodborne Illness Complaints: 803-896-0640, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday - Privacy and security policies and protocols are to be in place to effectively protect and secure identifiable and personal health information.
NUTRITION POLICY FORMS
Change in Meal Site Operations - Appendix H
Nutrient Analysis Checklist/Template – Attachment H (Word .docx)
Meal Pattern Checklist/Template – Attachment I (Word .docx)
AAA Monitoring Tool III-C (Word .docx)
Provider Monitoring Tool III-C (Word .docx)
Site Monitoring Tool III-C (Word .docx)
Plate Waste Tool Kit (Excel .xlsx)
Registered Dietitian Nutrionists Resources
Dietitian Licensee Lookup - South Carolina
Dietitian Licensee Lookup - All States
Find a Nutrition Expert Search Tool
NUTRITION EDUCATION
SCDOA Nutrition Education Guide - Revised July 2023
SCDOA Nutrition Education Report - Group Dining
SCDOA Nutrition Education Report - Home Delivered Meals
SCDOA Nutrition Education Evaluation Form
Fresh Conversations Newsletter
Fresh Conversation Newsletter - Training Steps
Fresh Conversations Training Guide: Small Steps, Big Results
Fresh Conversations - Guidance Document
RESTAURANT PARTNERSHIPS
SCDOA Restaurant Partnership Guide
Restaurant Partnership Proposal
Lunch Bunch Pilot Project - Senior Resources
SALAD BAR PROGRAM
A Guide to Modernizing Salad Bars
Nutrition Education: Smart Tips for Building a Healthy Salad
Meal Pattern Checklist and Menu Template – Salad and Hot Bars
SAMPLE_Lunch Menu – Salad Bar CHOICE
SAMPLE_Lunch Menu – Hot Bar CHOICE
NUTRITION PROGRAM RESOURCES
Voluntary Contributions Guide - Nutrition and Aging Resource Center
Providing Innovation and Marketing to Increase the Sustainability of Senior Centers
Marketing Planning Process Template
Marketing Action Plan - Editable Template (Excel .xlsx)
Nutrition and Aging Resource Center - The resource center purpose is to help build the capacity of senior nutrition programs by providing resources, innovation tools, and educational guides.
Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center for Professionals - A clearinghouse of tools, resources, and programs of excellence to support senior nutrition programs and services.
National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) Membership - Follow the link to join NISC for free and to be connected to information about senior center best practices, professional development, advocacy, research, and the national standards for senior centers.
MORE INFORMATION
Evidenced-Based Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Area Agencies