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About

Our Mission

The Charitable Plate invests in the people behind South Carolina’s food culture—chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs—so they can thrive, innovate, and uplift their communities. Training and startup costs are real barriers. By funding education and early steps, donors help launch careers, keep farms viable, and create new local jobs. Our focus is 100% on SC culinary and agricultural talent. We provide scholarships for education, certifications, and business readiness.

Why It Matters
Training and startup costs are real barriers. By funding education and early steps, donors help launch careers, keep farms viable, and create new local jobs.

What Makes Us Unique

  • Focus: 100% on SC culinary and agricultural talent.

  • Access: Scholarships for education, certifications, and business readiness.

Programs & Scholarships

Who We Support

  • Aspiring & working chefs: culinary school, certifications (ServSafe, WSET, etc.), stages.

  • Farmers & growers: sustainable practice trainings, equipment certifications.

  • Food & bev entrepreneurs: business courses, licensing, and launch readiness.

Award Types

  • Education Scholarships — Tuition aid, books, exams, workshops.

  • Career Advancement Grants — Short courses, conferences, apprenticeships.

  • Micro-Launch Support — Permits, marketing basics, or business planning.

Eligibility (summary)

  • South Carolina resident (or business based in SC)

  • Demonstrated financial need or clear impact case

  • Commitment to work within the SC food ecosystem for 12+ months after award

Selection Criteria
Passion & purpose • Skills & readiness • Community impact • Feasibility of plan • References

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