Since its inception in 2009, the Spartanburg Childhood Obesity Taskforce (SCOT) has brought together community partners to address epidemic levels of obesity in children in our county. Now the SCOT is joining forces with Eat Smart Move More South Carolina to become the Eat Smart Move More (ESMM) Spartanburg Chapter.

Since 2007, Eat Smart Move More South Carolina has been working with community and other partners, such as state agencies, business and industry, health care organizations, schools, academia, and community-based groups to bring lasting and healthy change to local communities. Advocacy, community action, and youth engagement are the main focus areas of statewide organization. Eat Smart Move More South Carolina is actively involved in working on the South Carolina State Obesity Plan and Let’s Go! South Carolina.

As the newest chapter, ESMM Spartanburg will continue its work to reduce childhood obesity in Spartanburg County in partnership with schools, child care centers, health care institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other community stakeholders. If you are interested in learning more about Eat Smart Move More Spartanburg, contact Liz Perry at lperry@active-living.org.