"OLD KITCHEN at State Park Unit (left,above) gave way to gleaming new Food Service Building (right, above) in 1962. At left, Head Cook Warren Ducote at Columbia Unit, a former mess sergent at Fort Jackson and a Louisiana Frenchman, sends a sizable…
"Effective January 24, 1975, employees will be permitted to take only one meal per day. The only exception is for the few employees who reside in rooms on campus. Also, there will be no second on any food, including milk, bread, butter, deserts, etc.…
"A recent study of the employee cafeteria located in the Food Service Center and the Mills Building indicates the need for several changes. These changes, which will become effective February 1,1975, will improve food service for patients. 1. The…
"On Wednesday morning, June 27, 1962, the first refrigerated truckload of government purchased peaches arrived at the Supply Branch, Columbia Unit, South Carolina State Hospital, from the Ridge section of South Carolina, as action to avert a…
"Mr. Geiger announced that fresh produce from our farm was served in the dining rooms last week. Dr, Hall stated that 'the patients at State Park are commended for the part they played in gathering the produce."
"Coates Stuckey, Business Administrator, Central Louisiana State Hospital, Pineville, Louisiana, spent February 22, 1960, at the Columbia Division, S.C. State Hospital, observing the operation of the Dietary Department. After an interview with Edward…
The recent Washington conference promoting the 'Food Comes First' campaign put pressure on the S.C. Nutrition Committee to focus more on the relation between healthy food and minds.
Image of the State Park Food Service Building with the following caption,"March 14-1962-Dedication, Luncheon and Tour for General Assembly of S.C. and other guests. March 6, 1962-Open House. March 19,1962-First meal served for patients and personel.…
"The new Food Service Center at the State Park Unit, S.C. State Hospital, completed in March 1962, impresses one with its tremendous size. The facility covers an acre and one third, a total of 58,750 square feet."