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"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.

A luncheon on March, 14, 1962 was held to celebrate the newly completed Food Service buidling at the State Park location.

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."

"To replace the kitchen at the Columbia Division, from which the hospital was attempting to feed more than 3,000 patients with equipment designed to feed only 1,800…"

"Main Kitchen-Two men to maintain and check all equipment each day,(Daily)"

Building number 38,The Food Service building, total building footage is 50,305. The Gross Area is 51,406. It contains "B and 1 Floor."