Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) 2019 Options
Apr 19, 2019
Online subscriptions are available for so many products these days, so why not subscribe to fresh local produce? That’s essentially what joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is, providing a weekly or monthly bundle of seasonal local produce grown with love from a farm – or group… Read More
Eat Local Challenge: Five Ways I choose to Eat Local
Apr 12, 2019
The following Eat Local Challenge post is by Stephanie Hodges of The Nourished Principles, which combines nutrition and public health practices to encourage healthier individuals, communities, organizations, and schools. This April is Eat Local Month here in Charleston, and I am thrilled to be a part of the… Read More
Eat Local Challenge: Traveling Like a Local with Sightsee Shop
Apr 10, 2019
This Eat Local Challenge story is provided by local lovers and SightSee Shop duo, Allyson & Joel. Follow the journey to their first retail + coffee shop opening up soon on Line Street. There’s this funny irony about the admonition to “travel like a local.” What does that… Read More
Eat Local Challenge Recipe: Breakfast Pizza
Apr 3, 2019
Breakfast Pizza Provided by: Katherine Ramirez, 2018 Growing New Farmers Program graduate Ingredients: 1 lb. pizza dough from Rio Bertolini. Available at most local farmers market 9 oz. of alfredo sauce 3 medium eggs, scrambled. (Available from Wishbone Heritage Farms) 3 oz. of chopped green peppers. (Available at… Read More
2019 Eat Local Challenge Team Leaderboard
Mar 15, 2019
*This list is updated regularly and ranks teams by size. You may form or join a team at any point by signing the Pledge to Eat Local form. 1st place: GrowFood – 52 individuals 2nd place: Amplified Ag – 42 individuals 3rd Place: MUSC – 40 individuals Other participating teams… Read More
Love Local this Valentine's Day
Feb 8, 2019
The sweetest holiday of the year is fast approaching! As you go to splurge on something sweet or sparkly for your loved one or best friend – go LOCAL! For every dollar spent with a local business, 45% stays in the Lowcountry – as compared to only 14%… Read More
Local businesses show support for community members affected by government shutdown
Jan 23, 2019
The following local businesses are providing discounts or special offerings to community members and families affected by the government shutdown. We urge you to support these businesses and thank them for their commitment to the well-being of this community and place we all call home. Food / Beverage:… Read More
Companies thrive at Local Works - 2018 Impact Report
Jan 11, 2019
Local Works, a 3,000sf community coworking space located on Upper Meeting Street, aims to provide low-cost contract-free professional workspace for entrepreneurs and businesses in need of a creative and collaborative environment. This open-sector coworking model supports businesses in need of dependable space and an active community ripe for partnerships…. Read More
2018 Buy Local Markets
Nov 1, 2018
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — ONGOING — – Be sure to find a Farmers Market near you this fall and holiday season! – The Charleston Farmers’ Market hosts a special Holiday Market on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, 9am – 3pm…. Read More
MUSC AHH to provide health screenings at Better Block Reynolds Ave
Oct 16, 2018
MUSC Alliance for Hispanic Health (AHH) is a student-led organization that is committed to improving the health among the local Hispanic community. They encourage an inter-professional approach in our engagement with the community, and generally seek to uphold the larger purpose of MUSC as a whole, which is “to… Read More