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Connecting Health and Wellness in Community through Collective Impact
get engaged today with these coalition working groups,
Community Listening & Engagement
This committee fosters collaboration among community members and organizations while gathering input to shape future health initiatives. It focuses on advocacy and giving residents a voice in health equity discussions.
Key Initiatives:
- Plan and execute a series of countywide listening sessions to understand community health needs.
- Participate / plan health-focused community events to build relationships and promote awareness.
- Advocate for policies and funding to support health and wellness initiatives.
- Collect and analyze data to measure the impact of coalition efforts and guide future projects.
Who Should Join:
Faith-based organizations, civic groups, community leaders, local government representatives, media representatives, advocacy organizations, individuals with lived experiences in Allendale County. Would you like to be a part of this working group? Connect here,
Healthy Food Access in Allendale County
This committee focuses on addressing food insecurity and increasing access to healthy, local, and affordable food access in Allendale County while supporting local farmers and even reducing food loss. Members will work on innovative food access and policy solutions, educational programs, and resource sharing.
Key Initiatives:
- Enhance Farmers Market opportunities in Allendale County, supporting infrastructure, vendor recruitment, and food assistance programs (e.g., SNAP, Healthy Bucks, WIC, Senior Vouchers).
- Promoting food rescue and gleaning initiatives to reduce food loss.
- Create a plan to address food deserts and identify new community food access points.
- Host food demonstrations, cooking classes, and healthy eating workshops.
- Pilot Food is Medicine (FiM) using locally grown healthy foods
Who Should Join:
Local farmers, producers, and retailers, market organizers, SNAP coordinators, community garden representatives, regional food bank team members, food distribution organizations, food pantry volunteers, health educators. Would you like to be a part of this working group? Connect here,
Resource Hub Development
This committee aims to connect residents to essential health and wellness resources while building a more resilient community through collaboration, communication, and innovation.
Key Initiatives:
- Develop and maintain an online community resource hub, including health, food, and wellness services. (@allendale.health)
- Create physical resource kiosks at libraries, markets, and community centers. (Allendale County Library)
- Partner with local organizations to provide pop-up and mobile resource units in underserved areas.
- Develop innovative new opportunities to share resources within the community.
Who Should Join:
Library staff, healthcare providers, local government representatives, faith-based organizations, community center staff, civic and mission-driven organizations. Would you like to be a part of this working group? Connect here,
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Youth Wellness
This committee is dedicated to improving the overall well-being of young people in Allendale County by focusing on physical health, nutrition, mental and behavioral health, and personal development. It aims to provide education, resources, and support systems for youth and their caregivers to thrive holistically.
Key Initiatives:
- Provide hands-on nutrition education workshops for youth.
- Collaborate with schools for gardening programs and wellness curricula.
- Collaborate with schools and community programs to incorporate mental health and wellness education.
- Work with coalition organizations to offer accessible resources for youth and their families.
Who Should Join:
Educators, youth program leaders, school wellness coordinators, after-school program directors, library staff, Clemson SNAP ed, Healthy Learners, Welvista SMILES, First Steps. Would you like to be a part of this working group? Connect here,
Our Action Teams and coalition leadership teams are working together to answer,
"How can we make a measurable reduction in obesity and diet-related chronic disease in Allendale County through healthy eating and active living using collective impact in a community-based coalition?"
Leadership Bios
Lottie Lewis, Coalition Co-Chair
Erica Robinson, Co-Chair Ex Officio
Angela Rainwater, Coalition Co-Chair
Lottie is a graduate of the historic C.V. Bing High School in Allendale and Riley Fellow of Furman University. She has coordinated multiple mission teams and agencies to move Allendale forward, including Palmetto Palace, a health initiative to provide accessibility for healthy lifestyles in local community and served on the Allendale Town
Lottie is a graduate of the historic C.V. Bing High School in Allendale and Riley Fellow of Furman University. She has coordinated multiple mission teams and agencies to move Allendale forward, including Palmetto Palace, a health initiative to provide accessibility for healthy lifestyles in local community and served on the Allendale Town Council for 12 years and 4 years as Mayor Pro Tempore. She is the founder of Emma’s Helping Hands House, a non-profit supporting local youth and elderly and is Chair of the Allendale County Arts Council, member of the Allendale County Historical Society, board member of the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber and former co-chair of Allendale County Humanities Festival, which was instrumental in Allendale County hosting the Smithsonian’s 2022 traveling exhibit. She serves on the Allendale-Fairfax Education Foundation, is a member of the Thoroughbred County tourism board and is Diversity Coordinator for Simpson United Methodist Church. An awardee by the National Racial Justice Network, she continues to be recognized for her insights and dedication to her community which include the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority “Distinguished Community Service” award, Southern Palmetto's Allendale County Leader in Business Award and most recently the Drum Major for Justice Award.
Angela Rainwater, Coalition Co-Chair
Erica Robinson, Co-Chair Ex Officio
Angela Rainwater, Coalition Co-Chair
Angela is presently serving a fellowship in Palmetto Leadership for the Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (PLEAF). She is a member of Food is Medicine SC, the National Produce Prescription Collaborative, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, South Carolina Community Health Workers Association, Association of Clinicians for the U
Angela is presently serving a fellowship in Palmetto Leadership for the Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (PLEAF). She is a member of Food is Medicine SC, the National Produce Prescription Collaborative, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, South Carolina Community Health Workers Association, Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, the South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association and Palmetto Agribusinss Council. In 2024 she was selected by the Sisters of Charity South Carolina to serve on the South Carolina Poverty Study Advisory Council, and currently serves as Secretary of the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber Board of Directors. She grew up on a family farm, Coosaw Farms, in Fairfax and founded Growers for Grace, a purpose-driven Public Benefit Corporation (a PBC) in 2020.
Erica Robinson, Co-Chair Ex Officio
Erica Robinson, Co-Chair Ex Officio
Erica Robinson, Co-Chair Ex Officio
Erica is a Community Health Coordinator for Clemson SNAP-ed. She is a Spartanburg, SC native. Erica graduated From Coastal Carolina University, earning her bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Shortly after graduating, she worked at Spartanburg Health Department, where she found her love for public health. In 2022, Erica acce
Erica is a Community Health Coordinator for Clemson SNAP-ed. She is a Spartanburg, SC native. Erica graduated From Coastal Carolina University, earning her bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Shortly after graduating, she worked at Spartanburg Health Department, where she found her love for public health. In 2022, Erica accepted a Health Educator role for Clemson SNAP-ed, where she focused on providing nutrition and physical education for all age groups. In 2023, she received a new position within Clemson SNAP-ed as a Community Health Coordinator. In this role, Erica helps organizations, communities, and state representatives make impactful Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes that tackle health concerns head-on.
Nominations open for Coalition Vice Chair
Erica Robinson, Co-Chair Ex Officio
Erica Robinson, Co-Chair Ex Officio
Allendale County Healing Partners is currently accepting nominations for the open position of Vice Chair. Please email info@allendale.health for nominations. The position will be voted upon and filled in the February 2025 Coalition Meeting. Send your nominations today!
Dawn Snead, Coalition Secretary
Bob Snead, Coalition Treasurer
Bob Snead, Coalition Treasurer
Dawn Snead is the Market Manager of the Barnwell Farmers Market and Co-Coordinator of the Veggie Cupboard Community Garden Youth Program, both initiatives of the Barnwell County HEALing Partners coalition. A Charleston, SC native, Dawn relocated to Barnwell in 2020 and has since been dedicated to expanding access to healthy, affordable fo
Dawn Snead is the Market Manager of the Barnwell Farmers Market and Co-Coordinator of the Veggie Cupboard Community Garden Youth Program, both initiatives of the Barnwell County HEALing Partners coalition. A Charleston, SC native, Dawn relocated to Barnwell in 2020 and has since been dedicated to expanding access to healthy, affordable foods in our region. Through her work, she promotes food equity, empowers youth, and strengthens connections between local farmers and underserved communities. Her efforts are focused on ensuring nutritious foods are within reach for all, addressing the needs of low-income families, and fostering long-term solutions to enhance food security.
Bob Snead, Coalition Treasurer
Bob Snead, Coalition Treasurer
Bob Snead, Coalition Treasurer
Bob Snead is the President and CEO of the Southern Palmetto Chamber & Foundation in Barnwell, SC. Since 2021, he has been a part of their work in the region to develop support for rural entrepreneurs and creatives at the Palmetto Innovation Center. He is a native of Charleston, SC, where he graduated Cum Laude from the College of Charlest
Bob Snead is the President and CEO of the Southern Palmetto Chamber & Foundation in Barnwell, SC. Since 2021, he has been a part of their work in the region to develop support for rural entrepreneurs and creatives at the Palmetto Innovation Center. He is a native of Charleston, SC, where he graduated Cum Laude from the College of Charleston in 2002. Bob also received a MFA at Yale University School of Art and has worked in communities throughout the South from New Orleans to Barnwell.