Certified SC Cafeteria is a state-funded program coordinated by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture to bring more South Carolina grown food into public school cafeterias across our state. With an annual investment of $1 million, the program supports schools in purchasing fresh, local produce while strengthening South Carolina farms and communities. Districts will be reimbursed directly for buying South Carolina grown fruits and vegetables.
Together, we can keep more dollars in South Carolina and celebrate the vital role our farmers and school nutrition professionals play in building stronger communities..
Applications for the Spring 2026 Certified SC Cafeteria program closed on November 15, 2025. Reimbursements began in February 2026. We look forward to the many ways this program will impact students, farmers, and cafeterias around the state of South Carolina!
More information will come throughout the year on our social media channels, magazines, and website. To see a list of participating school food authorities, click here.
Thank you for your interest and your participation!
For more information, contact Anne Nidiffer at anidiffer@scda.sc.gov / 803-973-2872
