LiveWell Greenville

08/18/2026

PADDLE BATTLE IS BACK!

Get ready to grab your paddle and hit the courts for LiveWell Greenville’s 3rd Annual Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament! 🎉

📅 November 7–8, 2026
📍 Southside Park | Simpsonville, SC

This year, we’re bringing the tournament to the newly renovated Southside Park while East Riverside Park undergoes exciting renovations and enhancements. We can’t wait to see you on the courts!

🎟️ Registration: August 11–October 12
Or until the tournament sells out—register early to secure your spot!

$50 per person for your first adult division, including a Paddle Battle T-shirt.
$20 for each additional adult division.

Both players must complete registration before a team can be added to the tournament schedule.
And we’ve got you covered while you play! Players will enjoy:
👕 Paddle Battle T-shirt
💧 Water & electrolyte packets
🍎 Fruit & light snacks

Grab your partner, register your team, and get ready to PLAY FOR A HEALTHIER GREENVILLE!

08/13/2026

🌞 Too hot outside? Bon Secours Wellness Arena has got you covered!

Summer heat doesn’t have to stop you from getting your steps in! Join Well Walkers at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena from 9 AM–1 PM and enjoy your walk in a comfortable, climate-controlled space. ❄️👟

Check out the dates above and come walk indoors! Let’s keep moving—rain or shine, heat or not!

07/24/2026

Yesterday was a big one for LiveWell Greenville and our Food Security Coalition. Mayor Knox White and Councilmember Tina Belge officially declared July 23 as Summer Meals Day here in Greenville, with the proclamation read right at the Roper Mountain Science Center summer meals site.

Mayor White also announced the city is joining the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, a national coalition of mayors working to end childhood hunger in their communities.

A huge shoutout to Greenville County Schools, who make so much of this possible. Their Seamless Summer Food Service Program has been running for over 20 years, and this summer alone, GCS's Food and Nutrition Services team has served more than 210,000 meals to kids across Greenville County. Thank you, GCS, for making sure no student has to choose between summer and a full stomach.

Partners like Upstate Circle of Friends, Project Host, and Harvest Hope also help fill the gaps so families have real options during the summer months.

Read the full story from Greenville Journal, written by Megan Fitzgerald ⬇

Greenville Mayor Knox White, alongside City Councilmember Tina Belge, declared July 23 as Summer Meals Day.

07/09/2026

Today we’re celebrating a community win: Fountain Inn’s Summer Break Cafe bulk food pickup site at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church! 💚

Access to healthy food resources can be limited in this area, but thanks to the partnership between LiveWell Greenville, Upstate Circle of Friends, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and our amazing volunteers, this pickup site is helping make nutritious food more accessible to local families.

If you live in the area and would like to participate, simply scan the QR code in this post to register or in the comments type “NEED LINK” and we will send you the link.

⏰ Please note: Registration is required at least 7 days before your scheduled pickup date.

Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger community—one pickup at a time! 🌱

07/09/2026

We’re grateful for partners like Loaves and Fishes Greenville and Feed & Seed Co.! Learn more about our efforts to make sure that kids don’t go hungry this summer 🔗⬇️

🌈✨A coalition of Greenville’s leading food security organizations has come together to ensure that children across the county have access to nutritious meals all summer long. Through the Summer Break Café program as well as a partnership between Feed & Seed Co., LiveWell Greenville, and Loaves & Fishes, children are receiving not only free breakfasts and lunches but also fresh produce boxes to take home. Read more at .

https://travelersresthere.com/greenville-organizations-unite-to-provide-fresh-produce-to-children-across-the-county/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS6DURleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnQnJURFlHdHY5UlpreVgyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHieZ-t4Z1T4K6kYgATdE7PWg5aI84H_kKuexeNcwGE3i7lnlzxeCiFNYaJWW_aem__Vl1m7v7uVgX6Ev3z_KOpg

07/01/2026

It’s the first of the month, which means it’s time to mark your calendars for the July Well Walkers dates! 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️

The summer heat and humidity are here, so skip the sweltering sidewalks and walk indoors at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Enjoy a cool, comfortable place to get your steps in, connect with others, and stay active all month long!

¡Es el primer día del mes, lo que significa que es hora de marcar en tu calendario las fechas de Well Walkers para julio! 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️

¡El calor y la humedad del verano ya están aquí! Evita caminar bajo el sol y acompáñanos a caminar bajo techo en Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Disfruta de un espacio fresco y cómodo para dar tus pasos, conectar con otras personas y mantenerte activo durante todo el mes.

06/23/2026

🍎 Summer Meals in Action: A Community Effort to Be Proud Of

This past week, at the invitation of LiveWell Greenville, I had the honor of joining Senator Jason Elliot at Armstrong Elementary School to see our local summer food program firsthand.

To say we were impressed by the entire operation would be an understatement!

Approximately 15,320 children in Greenville County are food insecure. When the school year ends, the risk of hunger rises. While federally funded “Summer Break Cafés” provide free meals to kids 18 and under, fewer than 14% of eligible children actually receive a summer meal.

INNOVATION & POLICY HURDLES

To reach more kids, programs like Armstrong’s use a highly efficient drive-up model. Sadly, keeping these take-home options open faces strict federal hurdles that limit this flexibility strictly to rural areas, leaving families in our fast-growing, suburban areas caught in the "Greenville Gap."

With South Carolina opting out of the federal SUN Bucks grocery benefit program this year, finding local solutions is more critical than ever.

COLLABORATION TO THE CORE

Feeding children isn’t a partisan issue.

it’s a community problem.

Bridging this gap relies on an incredible network of local schools, churches, and nonprofits stepping up.

A huge thank you to Greenville County Schools, Upstate Circle of Friends, Project Host, and Harvest Hope for leading the charge.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ON LIVEWELL GREENVILLE

As I mentioned, it was LiveWell Greenville who brought us out to see this program in action, and it's easy to see why. Feeding kids during the summer isn't as simple as opening a cafeteria door and hoping families show up. It takes massive coordination.

For nearly 15 years, LiveWell Greenville has acted as a "backbone" organization. They don't try to replace the work of our local schools or food pantries.

They connect them.

They ensure that families know where to go, identify gaps, and ensure groups aren't operating in silos.

Through their focus on Food Security, Active Living, and Community Engagement, they help local people solve local problems right here in District 19.

06/11/2026

Seniors are invited to attend Senior Voucher Distribution Day at the Greer Farmers Market on Sunday, June 14, from 11 AM–2 PM in Greer City Park.

Senior Action will be onsite with a clearly marked booth to assist eligible Greenville County seniors in receiving their vouchers. With all seven participating voucher vendors attending that day, seniors will have the opportunity to receive and use their vouchers while shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and more.

Market staff and volunteers will be available throughout the event to ensure the experience is easy, welcoming, and enjoyable. The event provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors to connect with fresh, local food while exploring the many resources and offerings available at the market.

Se invita a las personas mayores a asistir al Día de Distribución de Vales para Personas Mayores en el Mercado de Agricultores de Greer el domingo 14 de junio, de 11:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., en Greer City Park.

Senior Action estará presente con un puesto claramente identificado para ayudar a las personas mayores elegibles del condado de Greenville a recibir sus vales. Con la participación de los siete vendedores autorizados para aceptar los vales, los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de recibir y utilizar sus vales mientras compran frutas frescas, verduras, miel y otros productos locales.

El personal y los voluntarios del mercado estarán disponibles durante todo el evento para garantizar una experiencia fácil, acogedora y agradable. Este evento brinda una excelente oportunidad para que las personas mayores accedan a alimentos frescos y locales mientras conocen los numerosos recursos y opciones que ofrece el mercado.

06/04/2026

📢 Volunteers Needed! 💛

A NEW Summer Meal Site is launching at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Fountain Inn, and we need your help!

Join us on Mondays from 11 AM–2 PM to help distribute meals to local families and make a meaningful impact in our community. 🌞🍎

Whether you can volunteer once or throughout the summer, your support helps ensure children and families have access to nutritious meals during school break.

👉 Ready to help? Visit the Linktree in our bio to sign up!