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Assistance programs Oconee County.

Get financial help or free stuff in Oconee County SC. Find where to get help with rent or utility bills as well as a free box of food, hot meal, or medical care. There are charities, churches and government organizations, including in Seneca SC, that help low-income families, single moms and the elderly.

Emergency financial assistance for paying rent, energy bills, food and more

Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc. is the regional community action agency. There is an Oconee County Community Services office of SHARE that offers temporary grant money for bills, debt relief services, job placement and more. This may be the agency that offers the most assistance programs and resources in the area. The services they offer include:

  • Emergency medical payment assistance for prescription medications and health care expenses.
  • Gently used clothing, mostly for free. There are also free back to school supplies for students, uniforms for students as well as adult workers, backpacks and more.
  • Eviction prevention and housing assistance, including both mortgage and rent payments. Grant money will help people pay the rent in Oconee County, including for apartments or lot rent.
  • Debt and financial counseling, including budgeting skills. Programs that can help with credit card and medical debts. Learn more on debt relief programs.
  • Food assistance, groceries and a food pantry as well as meal program.
  • Heating, utility and energy bill programs, including Operation Warmth and the federal government LIHEAP program. Also funds for utility deposits may be available. Money can be used for paying for oil, propane, kerosene, and other heating expenses. Last, but not least money to pay for cooling bills and air conditioning expenses.
  • Programs to help people find a job. This includes gas vouchers to get to work, professional attire and also details on free internet connections or computers.

The agency is located in Seneca but serves residents throughout the county. The address is 708 E Main St, Seneca, SC 29678. Call them at (864) 882-3495. Or find details on SHARE assistance in Oconee County.

 

 

 

The Oconee County Salvation Army (phone (864) 882-1160) is another non-profit charity organization. They have limited funding to help people pay utility bills or housing costs. Limited funds for paying for prescription medications and rent may be available. Other assistance that may be available includes holiday items, such as Thanksgiving meals, Christmas gifts or toys for kids, food baskets and more.Free back to school backpack and other supplies are offered too.

  • Groceries and other food may be available at an on site pantry and thrift store. The charity as well as local churches also provide help during the holidays, including Christmas and other events. Using services such as Angel Tree, there are toys, meals, and other support provided. Children from Oconee County are often a focus of these programs. The location is 100 Debra St, Seneca, SC 29678.

Another agency can help people in Seneca and Oconee County South Carolina. Catholic Charities of the Upstate (Piedmont Deanery) also offers numerous social services to low income families, single moms or dads and individuals. The programs offered include dental care, known as SAVE A SMILE, for people without insurance. Funds may be available for paying for medications and prescription drugs.

  • With many people struggling with housing expenses, cash grants can help people pay their rent. Last, but not least, money may also be available for paying utility and energy bills. Phone 864-242-2233 or (864) 274-0141. Or find more details on Piedmont South Carolina Catholic Charity services.

South Carolina Oconee County DSS office is at 223 N Kenneth St, Walhalla, SC 29691. The government agency also provides low income, the unemployed, and other struggling individuals with help paying bills. Get low cost or free food vouchers from SNAP, rent payment assistance (section 8 housing), and referrals to transportation expenses (including gas) so people can get to work. Other resources may include grants for paying utility bills from LIHEAP or Medicaid applications, TANF cash assistance and more. Call Phone: (864) 638-4400.

Oconee County Adult Education will help people either find a job, or improve their income. Counselors will work with clients to provide them resume feedback. They will provide them with counseling, and job search services.  There are also ESL classes, partnerships with the Seneca SC Works program and more. The location is 100 Vocational Dr, Seneca, SC 29672. Call (864) 886-4429, or look here for job training in South Carolina.

 

 

 

 

Golden Corner Ministries Food Bank has free groceries, holiday meals and some basic clothing items. The charity is at 635 Business Park Dr, Seneca, SC 29678. Call (864) 882-3610

Our Daily Bread is a soup kitchen for the homeless and working poor in Oconee County. There are free hot meals, hygiene kids and support from 106 Jordan St, Seneca, SC 29678. Dial (864) 882-3308

 

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