Screenshot of the Food Section, The website
Their mission at The Food Section is to serve eaters across the American South by providing them with the information they need to make their meals more meaningful. You can count on The Food Section for original, independent, and rigorous reporting about everything that influences how and what they eat and drink in the region today. Against a decimated local news landscape, The Food Section strives to correct for power imbalances that have long shortchanged workers and consumers by reporting stories that challenge the status quo, showcase diverse perspectives, and always put readers’ needs and interests first.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Charleston, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2021
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Southern US

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Hanna Raskin
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Branded content or native advertising
Website subscriptions
Newsletter advertising or sponsorship
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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